NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 16, 2026Miami-Dade
Hurricane Lala weakens to tropical storm while impacting Hawaii's Big Island
Hurricane Lala has downgraded to a tropical storm after passing near Hawaii without making landfall. Despite the downgrade, the storm continues to produce hurricane-force wind gusts and heavy rainfall on the Big Island.
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Residents on the Big Island face ongoing risks from severe weather, including flash flooding and high winds that have already resulted in rainfall totals reaching up to three feet in some areas.
Key Facts
- Hurricane Lala weakened to a tropical storm on Sunday.
- The storm passed near Hawaii without making landfall.
- The Big Island is experiencing hurricane-force wind gusts.
- Rainfall totals in some areas of the Big Island have reached nearly one meter (three feet).
- Heavy rains have 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”organizationNational Weather Service“Issuing weather warnings”personJosh Green“Governor of Hawaii”organizationpoweroutage.us“Utility tracking service”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.”