Hawaiʻi’s strongest hurricane on record
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Tropical Storm Lala may grow into a hurricane as it grazes Hawaii, with a hurricane warning issued for the Big Island. Forecasters warn of dangerous flooding and mudslides, potentially the first hurricane strike on Hawaii since 1992.
Lala has strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane with winds around 75 mph. It threatens Hawaii Island with life-threatening rain, flooding, and storm surges. Officials have issued hurricane warnings for the Big Island, with tropical storm warnings for Maui, Oahu, and others as the system tracks west-northwest, potentially bringing heavy rainfall and dangerous conditions.