Hawaii braces for direct hit from Tropical Storm Lala
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Extreme weather category. Published on August 14, 2026 • Originally reported by Edward Helmore. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Extreme weather category. Published on August 14, 2026 • Originally reported by Edward Helmore. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
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Tropical Storm Lala is set to hit Hawaii’s Big Island with hurricane force in a matter of hours, bringing dangerous winds, heavy rainfall and high surf in a sign of what a strengthening “super” El Niño in the Pacific may bring.
The tropical storm is currently about 420 miles (675km) south-east of Hilo on the archipelago’s largest island, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Noaa) said in its latest advisory, packing winds of 60mph (97km/h). Lala is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane as it approaches the Big Island.
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