Extreme heat and drought take a toll around the world, in photos

By The Associated Press
August 11, 2026 | 4:58 PM

Heat and drought are affecting communities around the world, lowering water levels and sending people and animals in search of relief. The hot, dry weather is reshaping landscapes and daily life.

Hurricane warning is issued for the Big Island of Hawaii as Tropical Storm Lala approaches

By The Associated Press
August 13, 2026 | 11:31 PM

HONOLULU (AP) — Tropical Storm Lala formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean and a hurricane warning has been issued for the Big Island of Hawaii, where it could bring heavy rain and flooding this weekend, forecasters said. The storm is forecast to bring rain to the Hawaiian Islands starting late Friday as well as high winds and dangerous surf, the National Hurricane Center said. A tropical storm watch was added for Maui County, with tropical storm conditions possible in the next 36 to 48 hours, forecasters said. Lala was about 555 miles (890 kilometers) east-southeast of Hawaii with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph (95 kph), the Miami-based center said. It's moving west. Lala is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane as it approaches the Big Island. It's expected to be near the island Saturday. A hurricane warning means hurricane conditions are expected, and it is typically issued 36 hours before potential tropical-storm-force winds.

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