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Hurricane Lala's Impact on Hawaii

A series of escalating developments involving Hurricane Lala affecting Hawaii, including its forecast, landfall, damage assessment, and subsequent strengthening over the Central Pacific.

Tropical Storm Moke advances on Hawaii's Big Island still recovering from Lala

Illustration accompanying article: Tropical Storm Moke advances on Hawaii's Big Island still recovering from Lala
  • Tropical Storm Moke is advancing toward Hawaii's Big Island, likely bringing more heavy rainfall and strong gusts, according to the National Hurricane Center.
  • Moke was located about 470 miles southeast of Hilo at 5 a.m. local time, moving west-northwest at 12 mph with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph.
  • The Big Island, recently hit by Hurricane Lala, is expected to bear the brunt of Moke's rain and heavy winds as the storm passes south of a direct hit late Saturday into early Sunday.
  • National Weather Service meteorologist Casey Oswant said Moke will continue its westward path near the islands through early Tuesday.
 2026-08-22 · 4 MIN READ

Central Pacific Hurricane Center warns depression could become tropical storm

Central Pacific Hurricane Center warns depression could become tropical storm
  • The Central Pacific Hurricane Center warned a depression moving west and northwest could become a tropical storm by Thursday and pass near or south of Hawaii's Big Island over the weekend.
  • Forecasters said the developing system could bring up to 15 inches of rain to the Big Island and produce life-threatening flooding, mudslides and rip currents.
  • Nearly 15,000 homes and businesses across Hawaii remained without electricity on Thursday as crews continued Hurricane Lala cleanup.
  • Hawaii Gov. Josh Green and other state officials planned a Thursday afternoon news conference to address both the developing cyclone and the continuing recovery from Lala.
  • Hurricane Lala has been blamed for two deaths in the state.
 2026-08-20 · 3 MIN READ
Illustration accompanying article: Hurricane Lala strengthens to Category 3 over Central Pacific