NewsWPLG Local 10August 19, 2026Miami-Dade
Forecasters monitor new tropical system near Hawaii following Hurricane Lala
Following the impact of Hurricane Lala, which resulted in two deaths and significant infrastructure damage, the National Hurricane Center is tracking a new tropical system forming southeast of Hawaii. Residents are advised to monitor the progress of this potential storm, which could reach hurricane strength by the weekend.
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Residents across the Hawaiian Islands face ongoing recovery efforts from Hurricane Lala, including power outages and road closures, while preparing for the potential arrival of a second tropical system.
Key Facts
- Two storm-related deaths confirmed on the Big Island: a man in his 60s and a 93-year-old woman.
- Hurricane Lala reached Category 3 strength with 120 mph winds.
- Approximately 19,000 customers remain without power as of Wednesday, down from 104,000 on Monday.
- Hawaiian Electric expects power restoration for nearly all customers by Friday.
- Laupahoehoe recorded the highest rainfall at 43.54 inches.
- A new tropical system is forming southeast of Hawaii with potential to become a hurricane by the weekend.
- Hurricane warnings are in effect for parts of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument.
- Storm damage includes washed-out homes, bridge damage, and a collapsed road section cutting off Pahala.
Who's Mentioned
organizationNational Hurricane Center“Issued weather warnings and storm tracking data”locationPapahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument“Area under hurricane warning”locationBig Island“Primary location of storm damage and fatalities”otherLala“Hurricane that impacted Hawaii”personDavid Po’ohina“Police Lieutenant who provided information on storm-related deaths”organizationHawaiian Electric“Utility provider managing power restoration”locationMidway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge“Area monitored for potential storm impact”