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NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolAugust 16, 2026Miami-Dade

Hurricane Lala weakens to tropical storm while impacting Hawaii's Big Island

Hurricane Lala downgraded to a tropical storm on Sunday after passing near Hawaii without making landfall. The storm continues to produce hurricane-force wind gusts and heavy rainfall on the Big Island, with some areas recording up to three feet of rain.

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Why It Matters

Residents of Hawaii's Big Island face ongoing risks from severe flooding, landslides, and high winds as the storm system persists.

Key Facts

  • Hurricane Lala weakened to a tropical storm on Sunday.
  • The storm did not make landfall in Hawaii.
  • The Big Island is experiencing hurricane-force wind gusts.
  • Rainfall totals in some areas have reached nearly one meter (three feet).
  • Heavy rain has caused dangerous water runoff down hillsides.

Who's Mentioned

locationIsla Grande“The specific island experiencing the most severe weather impacts.”personKimo Alameda“Mayor of Hawaii County”personJosh Green“Governor of Hawaii”locationMauna Kea“Volcano site of high wind gusts”personStephen Parker“National Weather Service expert”organizationHonolulu Fire Department“Responding to weather-related incidents”otherLala“Tropical storm impacting Hawaii”locationHawaii“The state affected by the storm.”