NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolAugust 15, 2026Miami-Dade
Hurricane Lala threatens Hawaii's Big Island with first direct hit in 155 years
Hurricane Lala has intensified into a Category 1 storm with 75 mph winds, threatening a direct landfall on Hawaii's Big Island for the first time since 1871. Governor Josh Green has urged residents to shelter in place as the storm brings heavy rainfall, potential mudslides, and destructive wind gusts across the island chain.
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Residents face immediate risks of flash flooding, power outages, and structural damage, with up to 25 inches of rain expected in high-altitude areas and 20% of Big Island customers already reporting electricity loss.
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organizationNational Hurricane Center“Provided wind speed and trajectory data.”personArchie Kalepa“Lahaina resident discussing climate awareness.”personSteven Businger“Atmospheric scientist at the University of Hawaii.”personBobby Camara“Big Island resident preparing for the storm.”personJosh Green“Urged residents to shelter in place and warned of destructive flooding and fire ”otherLala“Category 1 storm threatening Hawaii.”personVanessa Almanza“National Weather Service Honolulu meteorologist tracking the storm.”personMike Caputo“Keaau resident and fire captain preparing water and generators.”organizationUniversity of Hawaii“Source of atmospheric research on historical storms.”personBrian Miyamoto“Hawaii Farm Bureau director reporting agricultural concerns.”