Storms Without End: Lala's Lingering Threat The latest bout of hurricane force gusts and pounding rain that drenched Hawaii has left many residents shaken but not surprised.
Despite weakening to a tropical storm, Hurricane Lala's lingering threat underscores the region's vulnerability to extreme weather events, which have become increasingly frequent and severe in recent years.
Search and rescue efforts were launched after flash floods swept through coastal communities on the Big Island, leaving several homes off their foundations.