Lala

Hurricane Lala, a Category 1 storm with 75 mph winds, is churning off the coast of Hawaii, posing the threat of the islands' first direct hurricane hit since 1992. A hurricane warning has been issued for the Big Island, with potential impacts extending to Maui County, Oahu, and Kauai. In a worst-case scenario, the storm could bring up to 25 inches of rain to the Big Island and a 3-foot storm surge. The storm gained hurricane strength on Saturday and was approaching Hawaii's Big Island as of Friday evening, August 14, 2026. This event is significant due to its rarity and the potential for substantial rainfall and coastal flooding across the Hawaiian archipelago.