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Hurricane Lala Hits Hawaii

16 Aug to 18 Aug
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CBC16 Aug

Hurricane Lala is barreling towards Hawaii's Big Island, with Gov. Josh Green warning of "enormous storm" potential for destructive flooding and wildfires. Lala's maximum sustained winds have increased to 120 km/h, making it a Category 1 hurricane. Forecasters predict the eyewall will hit the island's southern end by evening, bringing heavy rain - up to 63.5 cm in higher elevations - that could cause…

Lala strengthens into hurricane as it barrels toward Hawaii →2 articles from CBC on this story
BBC16 Aug

Hawaii is experiencing flash floods and power outages after Hurricane Lala skirted the Big Island, with strong winds and torrential rain persisting. As of Sunday morning, nearly 115,000 customers had lost electricity statewide, while over 190 flights were postponed due to the storm. The National Weather Service has issued dire forecasts for areas on the Big Island's south-east, warning of "major rainfall flooding"…

Hurricane Lala sparks flash floods in Hawaii as strong winds and rain persist →
ABC News (US)18 Aug

A storm called Lala is reported to be causing severe weather conditions in the Hawaiian Islands, including heavy rain, flash flooding, and strong winds, on August 16, 2026. The article does not provide specific numbers or details on the impact of the storm. It appears to be a news report focused on describing the immediate effects of Lala on the islands, with no further analysis or context. A video is also mentioned…

WATCH: Lala batters the Hawaiian Islands →

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  1. 16 Aug

    Tropical storm warnings remain in effect for Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe, Oahu, Kauai and Niihau as the storm moves west.

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  • 18 Aug WATCH: Lala batters the Hawaiian IslandsA storm called Lala is reported to be causing severe weather conditions in the Hawaiian Islands, including heavy rain, flash flooding, and strong winds, on August 16, 2026. The article does not provide specific numbers or details on the impact of the storm. It appears to be a news report focused on describing the immediate effects of Lala on the islands, with no further analysis or context. A video is also mentioned…ABC News (US)
  • 16 Aug Hurricane Lala sparks flash floods in Hawaii as strong winds and rain persistHawaii is experiencing flash floods and power outages after Hurricane Lala skirted the Big Island, with strong winds and torrential rain persisting. As of Sunday morning, nearly 115,000 customers had lost electricity statewide, while over 190 flights were postponed due to the storm. The National Weather Service has issued dire forecasts for areas on the Big Island's south-east, warning of "major rainfall flooding"…BBC
  • 16 Aug Lala strengthens into hurricane as it barrels toward HawaiiHurricane Lala is barreling towards Hawaii's Big Island, with Gov. Josh Green warning of "enormous storm" potential for destructive flooding and wildfires. Lala's maximum sustained winds have increased to 120 km/h, making it a Category 1 hurricane. Forecasters predict the eyewall will hit the island's southern end by evening, bringing heavy rain - up to 63.5 cm in higher elevations - that could cause…CBC
  • 16 Aug Hurricane Lala lashes Hawaii's Big Island with heavy rain, strong windsHurricane Lala has skirted Hawaii's Big Island without making landfall, but still brought strong winds and heavy rain that caused flooding and mudslides. The storm lashed the island with wind gusts of up to 120 km/h, prompting warnings of flash flooding, mudslides, and power outages. According to the National Weather Service, the storm is expected to gradually weaken after passing the southern tip of the Big Island…CBC

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