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Hurricane Lala Pulls Away From Hawaii's Big Island
The Category 1 storm brought hurricane-force winds, 19 flight delays and power outages for tens of thousands of homes, officials said.
- On Saturday, Hurricane Lala skirted Hawaii's Big Island, intensifying into a Category 1 storm with 75 mph winds before passing just offshore without making landfall.
- Warmer ocean temperatures from a marine heatwave extending to California, combined with a developing Super El Niño, fueled Lala's rapid intensification this year, overriding typical cooling effects.
- Governor Josh Green confirmed one death from a car accident near South Point, while at least 19 buildings lost roofs and more than 60,000 customers lost power statewide.
- Hawaii County Mayor Kimo Alameda reported record road closures due to downed trees, utility lines and landslides, urging residents to "please stay indoors and off the roads."
- The National Hurricane Center warned of life-threatening flooding and mudslides as rainfall reached 25 inches in higher elevations, with hazards persisting into Sunday morning.
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Hurricane Lala has devastated Hawaii's Big Island, bringing devastating winds and heavy rains, officials said.
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Hurricane Lala moved away from Hawaii Island (Grand Island) on Sunday, but heavy rains and violent winds continued to hit the state.
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Hurricane "Lala" passes close to Big Island. Tens of thousands are without electricity. Several roads are flooded, in a car accident in the south there is a fatality. Governor Green warns the residents not to go on the streets.
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Leaning Left7Leaning Right6Center9Last UpdatedBias Distribution41% Center
Bias Distribution
- 41% of the sources are Center
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L 32%
C 41%
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