Hurricane Lala Causes Widespread Damage, Flooding, and Power Outages on Hawaii's Big Island

Hurricane Lala, now a Category 1 storm, has brought torrential rainfall of 10 to 25 inches and strong winds to Hawaii's Big Island. This has led to life-threatening flooding, mudslides, and power outages affecting over 40,000 customers. A hurricane warning remains in effect for Hawaii County, indicating ongoing severe weather risks including storm surge and dangerous waves.