Lala's Fury: What a Category 4 Hurricane Says About Our Shifting Climate Reality The Hawaiian Islands are still reeling from the aftermath of Lala, a Category 4 hurricane that brought torrential rain, flash flooding, and damaging winds to the region.
Images emerging from the islands show roofs torn off homes, palm trees uprooted, and residents forced to flee their homes in search of safety.
For years, scientists have warned that rising sea levels, warmer ocean temperatures, and increased atmospheric moisture would lead to more frequent and intense hurricanes.