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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 16, 2026Miami-Dade

Hurricane Lala passes near Hawaii's Big Island causing flooding and high winds

Hurricane Lala passed by the Big Island of Hawaii on Saturday without making landfall, resulting in heavy rainfall and strong winds that caused road flooding and river surges. The storm is expected to weaken gradually as it moves away from the region.

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Why It Matters

Residents of the Big Island experienced localized infrastructure damage, including flooded roads and overflowing rivers, due to the storm's proximity.

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 in the region.
  • Roads were flooded due to the storm.
  • Rivers in the area turned into torrents.
  • The hurricane is expected to weaken gradually.

Who's Mentioned

organizationNational Hurricane Center“Federal hurricane tracking agency”personJoseph Clark“National Weather Service meteorologist”locationBig Island“Primary location affected by the storm”personBobby Camara“Big Island resident”organizationNational Weather Service“Federal weather monitoring agency”personJosh Green“Governor of Hawaii”locationMauna Kea“Volcano site expecting high rainfall”otherLala“Hurricane name”personChristine Matsuda“Big Island resident”locationIsla Grande de Hawai“Geographic area affected by the storm”personMike Caputo“Big Island resident and fire captain”organizationUniversity of Hawaii“Academic institution providing historical storm data”