Hurricane Lala skirts Hawaii’s Big Island without making landfall as heavy wind, rain lash region

Hurricane Lala skirted Hawaii’s Big Island without making landfall, leaving the region lashed by strong winds and heavy rain that caused flooding. Tropical storm warnings remain in effect for islands including Maui, Oahu, and Kauai. Forecasters warn that higher elevations on the island could receive up to 25 inches of rain, posing a risk of mudslides and flash flooding.