Published August 15, 2026 at 12:38 AM ET · Updated August 15, 2026 at 2:07 PM ET
Hawaii braces for direct tropical storm hit on Big Island
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Hawaii's Big Island is being lashed by rain and wind as Tropical Storm Lala closes in. The state is bracing for a direct hit, and the forecast track shows the storm is expected to reach hurricane strength.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 14 hr ago, when ABC News reported it. Coverage has since grown to 3 independent outlets, including 2 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 4 hr ago from PBS NewsHour.
