Aug 15, 2026Nature Travel137 words1 min read

Tropical Storm Lala Nears Hawaii's Big Island

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A big storm is near Hawaii. It is called Tropical Storm Lala. The storm is getting stronger.

Lala's outer bands have reached East Hawaii. Outer bands are rain and wind clouds far from the storm's center.

The storm is close to the Big Island. This is one of the islands of Hawaii.

People are worried. A hurricane on the Big Island is very rare. A hurricane is a very strong storm with fast wind.

The Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency is watching the storm. This group helps keep people safe in emergencies.

They are telling people to be careful. The storm may become a hurricane soon.

People on the Big Island are getting ready. They want to stay safe from wind and rain.

The storm could bring heavy rain. It could also bring strong wind to the island.

Vocabulary8 words

1. What is the name of the storm?

2. Where have the outer bands reached?

3. Is a hurricane landfall on the Big Island common?

1. Lala 2. East Hawaii 3. False

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A big storm is near Hawaii. It is called Tropical Storm _____. The storm is getting _____.

Lala's _____ bands have reached East Hawaii. Outer bands are rain and wind clouds far from the storm's center.

The storm is close to the _____ Island. This is one of the islands of Hawaii.

People are worried. A _____ on the Big Island is very rare. A hurricane is a very strong storm with fast wind.

The Hawai'i _____ Management Agency is watching the storm. This group helps keep people safe in emergencies.

They are telling people to be _____. The storm may become a hurricane soon.

People on the Big Island are getting _____. They want to stay safe from wind and rain.

The storm could bring heavy _____. It could also bring strong wind to the island.