Hawaii faces a rare hurricane threat. Lala is getting stronger

Hurricane Lala approached Hawaii's Big Island as a strengthening Category 1 storm, bringing dangerous winds, heavy rain, and the threat of life-threatening flooding. Tropical-storm-force winds were already impacting parts of the state as residents prepared for destructive winds, falling trees, and extended power outages.

The severe weather caused widespread disruptions, leaving over 40,000 utility customers across Hawaii without electricity. The storm represents a rare hurricane threat to the region, prompting urgent preparedness efforts from residents and local authorities as the weather conditions deteriorated.