Published August 15, 2026 at 5:30 PM ET · Updated August 16, 2026 at 12:09 AM ET
Hurricane Lala strengthens as it nears Hawaii's Big Island
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Hurricane Lala strengthened to a Category 1 hurricane as it neared Hawaii's Big Island. The storm lashed the Big Island and disrupted flights between Los Angeles and Hawaii. Hawaii residents and officials braced for the storm's impact.
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