Hurricane Lala Skirts Hawaii's Big Island Without Making Landfall s Heavy Rain Lashes Region

Category 1 storm Lala has slammed the Hawaiian Islands, bringing torrential rains and severe flooding. The Big Island has experienced its worst storm in thirty years, resulting in widespread power outages for tens of thousands of homes and resorts. While the storm is expected to weaken as it moves west, tropical storm warnings remain in effect for several islands.