Hurricane Lala, a powerful tropical cyclone, brushed the Big Island of Hawaii without making landfall. The eye of the storm passed the island’s southern tip, and residents reported only brief squalls and high winds. Satellite imagery confirmed the storm’s eye passed the southern tip of the island.
Meteorologists noted that the storm’s winds were strong but did not cause significant damage. The National Hurricane Center issued a statement that the storm is expected to weaken as it moves away from the island. 9News reported the event.
Sources: 9News (Denver TV station)
