Published August 15, 2026 at 11:17 AM ET · Updated August 15, 2026 at 4:07 PM ET
Hurricane Lala strengthens as Hawaii braces for first Big Island hit in 155 years
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Hurricane Lala strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane as it approached Hawaii's Big Island. Hawaii faces the first potential Big Island hurricane hit in 155 years. The storm is bringing heavy rain and strong winds.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 5 hr ago, when PBS NewsHour reported it. Coverage has since grown to 4 independent outlets, including 3 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 58 min ago from ABC News.
