NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 16, 2026Miami-Dade
Tropical Storm Lala damages approximately 100 homes in Hawaii
Tropical Storm Lala caused significant property damage on Hawaii's Big Island on Sunday after weakening from a hurricane. The storm system produced high winds and heavy rainfall that displaced approximately 100 homes from their foundations.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10 – Main FeedWhy It Matters
Residents on the Big Island face immediate housing displacement and property loss due to structural damage caused by the storm's wind and rain.
Key Facts
- Tropical Storm Lala weakened from a hurricane on Sunday.
- The storm did not make landfall in Hawaii.
- Approximately 100 homes were swept off their foundations on the Big Island.
- Damage was caused by high winds and heavy rains.
Who's Mentioned
personZachary Kennedy“Manager of the damaged Punalu’u Bake Shop.”organizationNational Hurricane Center“Federal agency tracking the storm's path and intensity.”locationBig Island“The specific area in Hawaii where damage occurred.”personCynthia Channels“Local organizer assessing damage on Oahu.”personJosh Green“Governor of Hawaii providing updates on storm damage and emergency response.”organizationpoweroutage.us“Utility tracker reporting power outage statistics.”organizationPunalu’u Bake Shop“Local business reported as severely damaged.”personStephen Parker“Weather service meteorologist providing storm updates.”organizationHonolulu Fire Department“Emergency agency responding to weather-related calls.”otherLala“The tropical storm/hurricane system.”locationHawaii“The state affected by the storm.”