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Hawaii Prepares For Possible First Hurricane Direct Hit In Decades

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PublishedAugust 15, 2026
Hawaii is getting ready for a possible hurricane. It may hit the islands directly for the first time in 34 years. The storm is called Lala. People on the Big Island are watching it closely. In the worst case, Lala could bring very heavy rain. It could drop up to 25 inches of rain. That is about 63 cm. The rain could cause danger and flooding. Officials are warning people to prepare now and follow safety rules.
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