Westhawaiitoday iconWesthawaiitodayAug 16, 2026

Travelers hunker down as Hurricane Lala approaches the Big Island

As Hurricane Storm Lala nears the Big Island of Hawaii, travelers are scrambling to cope with flight cancellations and broader closures, along with the risks of flooding, storm surges and hurricane-force winds.

Travelers hunker down as Hurricane Lala approaches the Big Island

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As Hurricane Storm Lala nears the Big Island of Hawaii, travelers are scrambling to cope with flight cancellations and broader closures, along with the risks of flooding, storm surges and hurricane-force winds.

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As Hurricane Storm Lala nears the Big Island of Hawaii, travelers are scrambling to cope with flight cancellations and broader closures, along with the risks of flooding, storm surges and hurricane-force winds.

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