Hurricane Lala skirts Hawaii’s Big Island as heavy wind and rain lash region
Summary
Hurricane Lala passed near Hawaii’s Big Island without making landfall, bringing strong winds and heavy rain that caused flooding, power outages, and one death. The storm is expected to weaken but may continue to cause flooding and mudslides in the coming days.Key Facts
- Hurricane Lala brushed past the Big Island without directly hitting it.
- About 60,000 homes lost power temporarily due to the storm.
- One person died in a car accident in the South Point area during the storm.
- The hurricane reached category 1 strength with winds of 75 mph (120 kph).
- Heavy rain up to 25 inches (63.5 cm) was expected on higher elevations like Mauna Kea.
- Tropical storm warnings remain for other Hawaiian islands including Maui and Oahu.
- Flooding, mudslides, and strong waves are forecast to continue after the storm passes.
- This is the closest a hurricane has come to the Big Island in 155 years.
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