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Muddy Cleanup Ahead as Tropical Storm Lala Moves West of Hawaii

The Category 1 storm brought hurricane-force winds, 19 flight delays and power outages for tens of thousands of homes, officials said.

  • On Saturday, Hurricane Lala skirted Hawaii's Big Island, intensifying into a Category 1 storm with 75 mph winds before passing just offshore without making landfall.
  • Warmer ocean temperatures from a marine heatwave extending to California, combined with a developing Super El Niño, fueled Lala's rapid intensification this year, overriding typical cooling effects.
  • Governor Josh Green confirmed one death from a car accident near South Point, while at least 19 buildings lost roofs and more than 60,000 customers lost power statewide.
  • Hawaii County Mayor Kimo Alameda reported record road closures due to downed trees, utility lines and landslides, urging residents to "please stay indoors and off the roads."
  • The National Hurricane Center warned of life-threatening flooding and mudslides as rainfall reached 25 inches in higher elevations, with hazards persisting into Sunday morning.
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Muddy cleanup ahead as Tropical Storm Lala moves west of Hawaii

HONOLULU (AP) — Tropical Storm Lala left behind a muddy mess Monday caused by intense rainfall and flooding as it moved past Hawaii's main islands.

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KITV4 News broke the news in Honolulu, United States on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
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