Pacific Hurricane Lala Strengthens; Hawaii Monitors Tropical Disturbances
Pacific Hurricane Lala Strengthens; Hawaii Monitors Tropical Disturbances
US · Published Aug 19, 2026
The Pacific Ocean remains active with Hurricane Lala regaining strength and turning northward into open waters.
Meanwhile, a tropical disturbance in the orange area has a medium chance of developing into a tropical depression or storm, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Impact & Risks

Hurricane Lala poses no immediate threat as it moves northward into open waters. However, Hawaii may experience increased moisture and potential impacts from the tropical disturbance forecast to develop in the orange area. While the odds favor the system staying south of the islands, vigilance is advised. Offshore of Mexico, a developing system could intensify into a hurricane, though it is expected to track away from the coast. The warm ocean waters, driven by El Niño, increase the likelihood of more storms forming in the Pacific, potentially affecting Hawaii later in the season.

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