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NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolAugust 18, 2026Miami-Dade

Tropical Storm Lala causes power outages and one fatality in Hawaii

Tropical Storm Lala has caused widespread power outages for over 100,000 residents and resulted in one fatality in Hawaii. The storm caused significant damage, including downed trees and flash flooding that isolated remote communities across Honolulu and the Big Island.

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Why It Matters

Residents in affected areas face ongoing power outages and limited access to services due to storm-related infrastructure damage and flooding.

Key Facts

  • One fatality confirmed in Hawaii due to Tropical Storm Lala.
  • Over 100,000 people are without electricity as of Monday.
  • Storm damage includes downed trees across Honolulu and the Big Island.
  • Flash flooding and high winds have isolated remote communities.

Who's Mentioned

locationIsla Grande“Area affected by the storm”personJeanné Kapela“State Representative for the Kau district”locationBig Island“Primary area of impact”locationHonolulu“Area affected by the storm”personJosh Green“Governor of Hawaii”personSean Duffy“Secretary of Transportation”locationNaalehu“Location of storm-related death”otherLala“Tropical storm name”personBrian Schatz“U.S. Senator”organizationHawaiian Electric“Utility provider reporting power outages”organizationAP“News agency”