Hurricane Lala battered Hawaii with relentless winds and heavy rain, leaving over 89,000 households without electricity and causing one fatality.

Hawaii's Big Island braces for a potentially historic direct hit from Hurricane Lala, triggering airport closures and sweeping emergency orders.

Western and Central New York are under Winter Storm Warnings as a multi-day lake-effect snow event begins. Forecasts indicate heavy accumulation through Wednesday, with up to four feet possible in some areas.

A prolonged heat wave, severe thunderstorms, and a Code Orange air-quality alert are threatening health and travel safety throughout the holiday weekend.

Extreme heat has led to the closure of the Great American State Fair and the cancellation of Philadelphia's independence parade as temperatures soar.