1 killed as Hurricane Lala slams Hawaii with catastrophic flooding

Hurricane Lala continues its path northwest past the Hawaiian Islands as a Category 1 hurricane, unleashing a rare and dangerous impact on the state as it continues its track northwest along the western side of the Big Island, bringing damaging winds and heavy rain and taking the life of one person.

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Hurricane Lala lashes Hawaii with strong winds and torrential rain -- If the storm makes landfall, it will be Hawaii's first direct hit by a hurricane in 34 years.

In a worst-case scenario, category one Lala could dump up to 25in (63cm) of rain on Big Island.

BBC News - US News - 49 minutes ago

Hurricane Lala lashes Hawaii with strong winds and torrential rain

In a worst-case scenario, category one Lala could dump up to 25in (63cm) of rain on Big Island.

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Entertainment - 8/15: CBS Saturday Morning - Rain floods the Midwest as Lala looms over Hawaii. We look inside a spy satellite company. Plus, Putin's meeting with President Trump, a year later. 21H ago - 1:18:55

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The Category 1 storm passed over Hawaii's Big Island without making landfall and is expected to weaken gradually.

The Category 1 hurricane could bring up to 25 inches of rain, life-threatening flooding and mudslides as Hawaii declares a state of emergency.

Deutsche Welle - Science - 2 hours ago

Hurricane Lala leaves thousands without power in Hawaii amid 'life-threatening' conditions

The National Hurricane Center is warning of "life-threatening flooding and mudslides" conditions and predicting up to 25 inches of rain on Hawaii's Big Island.

CNBC - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Hurricane Lala Skirts Hawaii's Big Island, Leaving Flooding And Damage

Deccan Chronicle - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Hurricane Lala strengthens as Category 1 storm slams Hawaii's Big Island with heavy rain, strong wind

Lala continues barreling toward the Hawaiian Islands as a Category 1 hurricane ahead of a rare impact on the state, bringing heavy rain and rough surf that could trigger dangerous flash flooding and mudslides across the island chain.

Fox News - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Hawaii escapes the worst of Hurricane Lala but flood risks remain

Strong winds and heavy rain have left more than 40,000 people without power, and tropical storm warnings remain in full effect.

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

US: Hurricane Lala brings Hawaii heavy rain, strong winds

The Category 1 hurricane could bring up to 25 inches of rain, life-threatening flooding and mudslides as Hawaii declares a state of emergency.

Deutsche Welle - World - 3 hours ago

1 dead as Hurricane Lala brings fierce wind and dumps rain on Hawaii's Big Island

Forecasters warn of life-threatening flooding, mudslides and damaging winds, with up to 25 inches of rain possible at higher elevations.

NBC News - Business - 3 hours ago

Flights between L.A. and Hawaii disrupted as Hurricane Lala approaches the Big Island

Several flights from LAX to Hawaii were canceled Saturday, including service to Kona, Maui, Kauai and Honolulu.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Hurricane Lala skirts Hawaii's Big Island bringing heavy rain

Australian Broadcasting Corp - World - 4 hours ago

Hurricane Lala skirts Hawaii's Big Island without making landfall as heavy wind, rain lash region

Toronto Star - World - 4 hours ago

Hurricane Lala closes in on Hawaii bringing heavy rain, wind -- The storm is bringing heavy rain and damaging wind to the Big Island.

ABC News - US News - 4 hours ago

RAW: HI: STRONG WINDS LASH HAWAII'S BIG ISLAND ALONG COAST

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Hurricane Lala could be Hawaii's most severe storm in decades, governor says

NBC News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Hawaii braces for impact from Lala

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Hawaii's Big Island Prepares as Lala Strengthens to Hurricane Ahead of Possible Landfall

Lala’s trajectory threatens the whole island chain.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Travel chaos at LAX as hurricane cancels Hawaii-bound flights

New York Post - US News - 6 hours ago

Heavy rain, dangerous surf: Why Hurricane Lala is a historic threat to Hawaii's Big Island

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Apple Valley News Now - US News - 7 hours ago

Hurricane Lala nears Hawaii's Big Island​, governor warns

Lala, formerly a tropical storm, strengthened into a hurricane on Saturday morning as it approached the Big Island of Hawaii, U.S. weather officials said. The U.S. National Hurricane Center said Lala's maximum sustained winds reached 75 mph (120 km/h), making it a Category 1 hurricane.

The Globe and Mail - World - 7 hours ago

Hurricane Lala begins impacting Hawaii -- Hurricane Lala is now a Category 1 storm as it nears Hawaii's Big Island, bringing heavy rain, life-threatening flooding and mudslides as Gov. Josh Green calls a state of emergency. Andrew Kozak has more.

CBS News - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Lala strengthens into a hurricane and bears down on Hawaii's Big Island with heavy rain, winds

Hawaii’s Big Island was threatened Saturday with its first possible direct hit from a hurricane in 155 years as Hurricane Lala roared in the Pacific Ocean and gusty wind, waves and rain pounded the region.

CTV News - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Hurricane Lala closes in on Hawaii bringing heavy rain, wind

ABC News - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Heavy rain, powerful winds lash Hawaii's Big Island as Hurricane Lala moves closer

FOX Weather hurricane specialist Bryan Norcross details expected rainfall and dangerous storm surges of Hurricane Lala as it barrels toward Hawaii’s Big Island on ‘The Big Weekend Show.’

Fox News - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Lala strengthens into hurricane as it barrels toward Hawaii

Hurricane Lala took aim at Hawaii's Big Island on Saturday on a forecast track for possible landfall, which would be the island's first direct hit from a hurricane in 155 years.

CBC News - World - 11 hours ago

Storm Lala strengthens into a Category 1 hurricane as it nears Hawaii

Authorities warn residents to take precautions as storm is expected to bring rain and strong winds to the island chain.

Aljazeera - US News - 11 hours ago

Lala, now a hurricane, dumps heavy rain on Hawaii

The Straits Times - US News - 11 hours ago

Lala upgrades to hurricane as it approaches Hawaii's Big Island

Hawaii’s Big Island, already experiencing high winds and heavy rains, is bracing itself for a rare landfall after Lala strengthened from a tropical storm to a hurricane.

One America News Network - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Timeline: When Hawaii will start feeling Hurricane Lala's impacts

Fox News - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Lala strengthens to Category 1 hurricane, bears down on Hawaii's Big Island with heavy rain, dangerous winds

The National Hurricane Center said Lala’s maximum sustained winds increased to 120 kph, making it a Category 1 hurricane

The Globe and Mail - World - 12 hours ago

Lala strengthens into a hurricane and bears down on Hawaii's Big Island

Tropical Storm Lala is already whipping and soaking Hawaii's Big Island and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane Saturday.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Hawaii bracing for 'enormous' storm as Lala strengthens into a hurricane

Independent UK - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Lala strengthens into a Category 1 hurricane as it nears Hawaii's Big Island

Lala strengthens into a Category 1 hurricane as it nears Hawaii’s Big Island.

Bay to Bay News - US News - 13 hours ago

Hawaii in Hurricane Lala's crosshairs as Category 1 storm threatens historic landfall

New York Post - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Hawaii bracing for 'enormous' storm as Lala becomes a hurricane

Independent UK - World - 13 hours ago

Lala strengthens into hurricane, bears down on Hawaii's Big Island with heavy rain, winds

HONOLULU — Hurricane Lala formed Saturday on a path to make a rare landfall on Hawaii’s Big Island.

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Tropical Storm Lala Spaghetti Models as Hawaii Set to Be Hit in Hours

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Hawaii's Big Island lashed by rain and wind as Tropical Storm Lala closes in

Tropical Storm Lala is already whipping and soaking Hawaii's Big Island and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane Saturday. The National Hurricane Center has issued a rare hurricane warning for …

Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 19 hours ago

Hawaii under state of emergency ahead of historic hurricane

A hurricane is forecast to hit the Big Island of Hawaii this weekend, bringing heavy rain and wind. Should it make landfall, Lala would be the first hurricane to hit the island since 1871.

Deutsche Welle - World - 20 hours ago

Tropical Storm Lala Could Be Hurricane By Time It Hits Hawaii's Big Island

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Hurricane warning issued for Hawaii's Big Island as Tropical Storm Lala approaches

Tropical Storm Lala is expected to strengthen into a hurricane before approaching Hawaii's Big Island this weekend, bringing a rare threat of landfall and potentially destructive weather.The...

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Hawaii's Big Island under rare hurricane landfall threat as Tropical Storm Lala strengthens

Tropical Storm Lala is expected to strengthen into a hurricane as it approaches Hawaii's Big Island. The National Hurricane Center predicts that it could be at hurricane status by early

Lancaster Online - US News - 1 day ago

A hurricane could hit Hawaii's Big Island for the first time in 155 years

A hurricane warning was issued for Big Island, and a tropical storm warning was in effect for Maui County. Residents across Hawaii are bracing for strong winds and intense rain.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 1 day ago

A rare hurricane landfall threat for Hawaii's Big Island as strengthening Tropical Storm Lala nears

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Chaminade, San Clemente, Beaumont win football openers in Hawaii

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Hurricane warning issued as Hawaii braces for historic direct hit in hours

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Navy awards $309 million contract for facility to clean fuel-contaminated water in Hawaii

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Hurricane Watch Issued for Hawaii's Big Island as Tropical Storm Lala Forms

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Rare Tropical Storm Lala on course for Hawaii, with hurricane conditions possible

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Weather -- Rare Tropical Storm Lala on course for Hawaii, with hurricane conditions possible

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