# Hawaii braces for potential first direct hurricane hit in 34 years

https://mins.news/en/item/23196

- BBC News, 2026-08-15 20:28 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crmrr7kjy9vo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Hawaii is preparing for a possible direct strike by Category 1 Hurricane Lala, which could be the state's first since 1992. A hurricane warning covers the Big Island, where the storm may bring up to 25in of rain and a 3ft surge, while officials warn of life-threatening flooding and mudslides.

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