Tropical Storm Lala was tracking west-northwest toward the Hawaiian Islands as of August 15, 2026, bringing risks of heavy rainfall, flash flooding, mudslides, strong winds, dangerous surf, and power outages. The severity of impacts depends on the storm’s track, intensity, and size.
Residents and visitors are advised to review emergency plans, follow local evacuation guidance, and monitor official updates from the Central Pacific Hurricane Center and the National Weather Service Honolulu Forecast Office.
This live update tracks Tropical Storm Lala near Hawaii. It explains the storm’s latest satellite appearance, possible impacts, and official safety information for residents and visitors across the Hawaiian Islands.
Live Updates — Hurricane Lala
15 Aug 2026 – 4:00 PM HST
HEAVY RAIN CONTINUES TO SPREAD ACROSS THE EASTERN MAIN HAWAIIAN ISLANDS
4:00 PM HST position update:
- As of 4:00 PM HST Saturday, August 15, the center of Lala was located near 18.6°N, 155.9°W.
- Moving northwest at 9 mph.
- Minimum central pressure was 988 mb.
- Maximum sustained winds of about 75 mph.
15 Aug 2026 – 3:00 PM HST
DAMAGING WINDS AND HEAVY RAIN SPREADING ACROSS THE BIG ISLAND OF HAWAII
3:00 PM HST (0100 UTC) position update:
- As of 3:00 PM HST Saturday, August 15, the center of Lala was located near 18.5°N, 155.7°W.
- Moving northwest at 8 mph.
- Minimum central pressure was 988 mb.
- Maximum sustained winds of approximately 75 mph.
15 Aug 2026 – 2:00 PM HST
LALA CONTINUES NORTHWESTWARD AS IT INTERACTS WITH THE BIG ISLAND TERRAIN
DAMAGING WINDS WILL PERSIST ACROSS PORTIONS OF THE BIG ISLAND INTO TONIGHT AND SPREAD WESTWARD ACROSS THE SMALLER ISLANDS THROUGH SUNDAY
2:00 PM HST (0000 UTC) position update:
- As of 2:00 PM HST Saturday, August 15, the center of Lala was located near 18.3°N, 155.7°W.
- Moving northwest at 8 mph.
- Minimum central pressure was 988 mb.
- Maximum sustained winds of approximately 75 mph.
15 Aug 2026 – 1:00 PM HST
HEAVY RAINBANDS SPREADING ACROSS THE BIG ISLAND OF HAWAII
1:00 PM HST (2300 UTC) position update:
- As of 1:00 PM HST Saturday, August 15, the center of Lala was located near 18.3°N, 155.5°W.
- Moving northwest at 8 mph.
- Minimum central pressure was 988 mb.
- Maximum sustained winds of approximately 75 mph.
15 Aug 2026 – 12:00 PM HST
LALA CONTINUES TO BRING HEAVY RAINFALL AND GUSTY WINDS TO THE BIG ISLAND OF HAWAII
12:00 PM HST position update:
- As of noon Saturday, Aug. 15, the center of Lala was located near 18.2°N, 155.4°W.
- Moving northwest at 8 mph.
- Minimum central pressure was 988 mb.
- Maximum sustained winds of approximately 75 mph.
- 15 Aug 2026 at 22:00 UTC = 12:00 PM HST.
15 Aug 2026 – 11:00 AM HST
LALA STRENGTHENS INTO A HURRICANE AND INTERACTS WITH THE BIG ISLAND OF HAWAIʻI
11:00 PM HST position update:
- Location: 18.2°N, 155.2°W
- About 65 miles south-southeast of South Point, Hawaiʻi
- Maximum sustained winds: 75 mph
- Movement: Northwest at 8 mph
- Minimum pressure: 988 mb
- Hurricane Warning: Hawaiʻi County
- Tropical Storm Warning: Maui County, Oʻahu, and Kauaʻi County
The advisory warns of damaging hurricane-force winds, life-threatening flooding and mudslides, dangerous surf, rip currents, and coastal flooding. The next intermediate advisory is expected at 2:00 PM HST, followed by the next complete advisory at 5:00 PM HST.
Tropical Storm Lala Near Hawaii: Live Satellite View
The live satellite image below shows current cloud activity across the Pacific and near Hawaiʻi. It is updated approximately every five minutes and can help provide a visual view of the storm’s structure and surrounding weather conditions.
Source: NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center, Hurricane Lala Advisory Number 14, issued August 15, 2026.
Live imagery: NOAA/CIRA GOES-West
Current Situation
As of August 15, 2026, Tropical Storm Lala was located southeast of Hawaiʻi and moving west-northwest toward the islands. The storm was producing strong winds and heavy rainfall, with the potential for conditions to worsen as it approached the Big Island.
In addition, forecast impacts may include:
- Heavy rain and life-threatening flash flooding
- Mudslides, especially in steep and mountainous areas
- Strong tropical-storm or hurricane-force winds
- Dangerous surf, large waves, and rip currents
- Power outages and hazardous travel conditions
- Wildfire risk in areas affected by strong, dry winds
The strongest effects will depend on Lala’s exact track, intensity, and size. Conditions can change quickly, and impacts may occur well away from the storm’s center.
Live Satellite Imagery
The satellite display uses NOAA GOES-West imagery covering the Pacific and Hawaiʻi region. The image shows cloud formations and storm activity from space, but it is not a substitute for official warnings, watches, forecasts, or emergency instructions.
Satellite imagery may also experience temporary delays or interruptions. For the most current information, consult the Central Pacific Hurricane Center, the National Weather Service Honolulu Forecast Office, and Hawaiʻi emergency management officials.
Stay Informed and Prepare
People in Hawaiʻi should review their emergency plans, secure loose outdoor items, charge phones and backup batteries, and be prepared for possible flooding or power disruptions. Those in flood-prone, coastal, or mountainous areas should pay close attention to evacuation guidance and local alerts.
Do not drive through flooded roads or attempt to cross fast-moving water. Never rely on satellite imagery alone when making safety decisions.
For official warnings and forecasts, visit:
- Central Pacific Hurricane Center
- National Weather Service Honolulu
- Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency
NOAA and CIRA provide this satellite imagery for informational purposes only. Do not rely on it as the sole basis for emergency, operational, or life-safety decisions.
The storm details above are time-sensitive and should be updated whenever a new official advisory is issued. The live image is broad-area satellite imagery, not a storm track or forecast cone.
