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Hurricane Lala Impacts Hawaii Islands — Aug 13, 2026Forecasters warn Tropical Storm Lala could strengthen into a hurricane and threaten Hawaii, with a hurricane watch in effect for the Big Island as heavy rain, strong winds, and dangerous surf disrupt travel and tourism across the islands. Models indicate Lala could pass near or over Hawaii this weekend, bringing 5 to 20 inches of rain and the threat of life-threatening floods and mudslides, especially in steep terrain.

2026 Summer Sets Global and U.S. Heat Records — Sep 7, 2026Arizona's monsoon produced rainfall near normal in Flagstaff, while Albuquerque posted the hottest August on record and a hotter-than-normal, drought-plagued summer across the region; Grand Junction also logged a scorching summer with numerous 100-degree days. Hawaii experienced an unusually wet August—the second-wettest on record due to Hurricane Lala—after which Northwest Arkansas faced potential Labor Day heat records and a stretch of extreme heat dates.

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Ukraine Launches Major Drone Strike on Moscow Oil Refinery Shortly After Reported Energy Truce

The @KobeissiLetter post reports that Ukraine carried out one of its largest-ever drone attacks (estimated 1,600+ drones) on the Moscow region, striking the city’s main oil refinery (supplying >33% of regional fuel), which is now on fire. It emphasizes the timing—only 6 days after President Trump stated that Ukraine and Russia had agreed not to hit energy targets to help lower diesel prices—and notes oil markets opening soon.

“BREAKING: Ukraine fired one of its largest drone attacks ever, estimated to include 1,600+ drones, targeting the Moscow region and hitting the city's main oil refinery. This comes just 6 days after President Trump said Ukraine and Russia agreed not to hit energy targets in an effort to lower diesel prices. The site that was struck supplies more than 33% of the Moscow region's fuel and is currently on fire. Oil markets are set to open in 10 hours.”

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Hurricane Lala Unearths Graves, Caskets at Na‘alehu Cemetery, Hawaii — Aug 18, 2026Hurricane Lala ripped through Na‘alehu on Hawaii’s Big Island, washing away or displacing headstones, caskets, and remains at the town cemetery and destroying access roads, as families grapple with grieving loved ones scattered across mud and debris. The disaster left a landscape of damaged graves, uprooted markers, and ongoing community mourning as residents and officials call for respect and aid in the aftermath.

Moke Not Expected to Make Landfall in HawaiiWeather — Aug 19, 2026Hawaii faces another potential tropical storm or hurricane this weekend as a developing system near the islands could strengthen to tropical cyclone and pass close to the Big Island, bringing heavy rainfall and possible impacts similar to the flood-and-mwind damage from Hurricane Lala; forecasters say the storm could be named Iselle or Moke depending on its development and location. The ongoing El Niño-driven season, the memory of Lala’s devastation, and multiple disturbances monitoring near Hawaii keep residents on alert for additional rainfall, flooding, and power outages over the coming days.

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