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Hawaii braces for direct hit from Tropical Storm Lala

Storm expected to strengthen to hurricane as state of emergency declared amid danger of ‘life-threatening’ floods Tropical Storm Lala is set to hit Hawaii’s Big Island with hurricane force in a matter of hours, bringing dangerous winds, heavy rainfall and high surf in a sign of what a strengthening “super” El Niño in the Pacific may bring. The tropical storm is currently about 420 miles (675km) south-east of Hilo on…

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Tropical Storm Lala could bring heavy rain, high winds and dangerous surf and rip currents to the Hawaiian Islands as a hurricane this weekend, forecasters say.

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Hurricane Lala impacts Hawaii

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Hurricane Lala has weakened to a tropical storm after its eye passed about 30 miles off Hawaii's Big Island, leaving catastrophic flash-flood and mudslide damage, at least one death, at least 100 homes damaged or lost, washed-out roads that have trapped at least one community, and widespread power outages as cleanup begins. Tropical storm warnings remain for some islands as the storm progresses west.

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In this event Woman returns to her community to survey damage from Hurricane Lala in Hawaii: "We need help" Earlier coverage Hurricane Lala lashes Hawaii with strong winds and torrential rain Earlier coverage
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Hawaii under a hurricane warning as Tropical Storm Lala takes aim

Tropical Storm Lala could bring heavy rain, high winds and dangerous surf and rip currents to the Hawaiian Islands as a hurricane this weekend, forecasters say.

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