# US: Hawaii narrowly avoids direct hit as Hurricane Lala brings severe weather

https://mins.news/en/video/23398

- France 24 English, 2026-08-16 08:53 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lW4flZpd84s

> Hawaii narrowly avoided a historic direct hit from Hurricane Lala, but torrential rain and hurricane-force winds continued to cause widespread flooding, mudslides and power outages across the islands. Authorities urged residents to shelter in place as the storm moved west and dangerous conditions persisted.

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