General · 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.

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