Home › Hawaii’s Big Island lashed by rain and wind as Tropical Storm Lala strengthens Hawaii’s Big Island lashed by rain and wind as Tropical Storm Lala strengthens Posted on August 15, 2026 by Related Coverage Lala strengthens to a hurricane, bears down on Hawaii’s Big Island Tropical Storm Lala’s outer bands reach East Hawaii Lala becomes a hurricane; forecasters warn Hawaii of torrential rains Hilo, Kona airports shutting down; ports also closing on several islands Read original article