World · 16 August 2026

One person dies as Hurricane Lala hits Hawaii's Big Island

Hawaii's Big Island is currently experiencing strong winds and heavy rain as Category 1 Hurricane Lala brushes its southern point. Governor Josh Green confirmed one person has died in a car accident, urging people to stay off the roads. The storm, which has winds of up to 80mph, will probably persist into Sunday morning and then head west.

By BriefTea Editorial · 16 August 2026 at 8:32

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