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Hurricane Lala skirts Hawaii's Big Island without making landfall as heavy wind, rain lash region - AP News
Hawaii's Big Island barely escaped a direct hit from Hurricane Lala, but the powerful storm still brought destructive winds and torrential rain to the region.
Observing such a potent natural disaster unfold thousands of miles away invariably shifts our local focus from everyday concerns like navigating congested traffic on Quaker Avenue or finding a spot at the South Plains Mall. This kind of news can subtly encourage residents to review their own household safety plans here in Lubbock. Our city and county agencies regularly update strategies for handling everything from blizzards to those ferocious spring thunderstorms that often sweep across the Llano Estacado.
Common questions
Did Hurricane Lala make landfall in Hawaii?
- No, Hurricane Lala did not make a direct landfall on Hawaii's Big Island. It skirted the region, but still brought destructive winds, torrential rain, widespread flooding, and turned small rivers into raging torrents.
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