NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 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 that would be the first of its kind since 1871. Governor Josh Green has urged residents to shelter in place as the storm brings risks of destructive flooding, mudslides, and high winds across the island chain.
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Residents face immediate threats to property and safety from predicted rainfall of up to 25 inches, potential power outages, and fire risks exacerbated by high winds.
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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.”organizationHawaii Farm Bureau“Representing farmers concerned about storm damage.”personJosh Green“Urged residents to shelter in place and warned of destructive flooding.”otherLala“Category 1 storm threatening Hawaii.”personVanessa Almanza“Meteorologist at the Honolulu weather service.”personMike Caputo“Fire captain and Big Island resident preparing generators and water.”personBrian Miyamoto“Director of the Hawaii Farm Bureau.”