NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolAugust 16, 2026Miami-Dade
Hurricane Lala passes near Hawaii's Big Island causing flooding and high winds
Hurricane Lala bypassed Hawaii's Big Island on Saturday without making landfall, though it caused significant flooding and high winds across the region. The storm is expected to weaken gradually as it moves away.
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Residents of the Big Island experienced road closures and dangerous river conditions due to the storm's heavy rainfall and wind, with ongoing monitoring required as the system dissipates.
Key Facts
- Hurricane Lala passed near the Big Island of Hawaii on Saturday.
- The hurricane did not make landfall on the island.
- The storm caused heavy rainfall and strong winds.
- Roads were flooded due to the storm.
- Local rivers were transformed into dangerous torrents.
- The hurricane is expected to weaken gradually.
Who's Mentioned
organizationNational Hurricane Center“Federal agency tracking the storm”personJoseph Clark“National Weather Service meteorologist”personBobby Camara“Big Island resident”otherIniki“1992 Category 4 hurricane”personJosh Green“Governor of Hawaii”locationMauna Kea“Volcano on the Big Island”otherLala“Hurricane currently affecting Hawaii”personChristine Matsuda“Big Island resident”locationIsla Grande de Hawai“Geographic area affected by the storm”personMike Caputo“Big Island resident and fire captain”