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Weather warning issued
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The gist
Hurricane Lala dumps heavy rain on Hawaii, prompting a state of emergency. The storm threatens life-threatening flooding and mudslides, especially in steep terrain.
Background
Hurricane Lala, formerly a tropical storm, has intensified and is now affecting Hawaii. A state of emergency has been declared, and the National Hurricane Centre warns of life-threatening flooding and mudslides. The storm is expected to bring storm surges and dangerous waves, with conditions persisting through the weekend.
How it unfolded
- Aug 13, 2026University of Hawaii at Hilo announces campus closures for August 15-16 due to Tropical Storm Lala, with a hurricane watch issued for Hawaii County.
- Aug 15, 2026Canada issues a 'do not travel' warning for Hawaii County, advising against non-essential travel as Lala is expected to make landfall as a hurricane.
- Aug 15, 2026 21:03 GMTLala, now a hurricane, dumps heavy rain on Hawaii. A state of emergency is declared, and the National Hurricane Centre warns of life-threatening flooding and mudslides.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- The US National Hurricane Centre warns of life-threatening flooding and mudslides, especially in steep terrain, and large dangerous waves.
- Caution
- Global Affairs Canada instructs travellers to avoid non-essential travel to Hawaii County due to the storm.