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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.
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