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Lala's Fury: 130K Without Power on Hawaiian Islands
16 Aug
Summary
- Nearly 130,000 customers lost power as Hurricane Lala passed.
- Most outages occurred on the Big Island, Honolulu, and Maui.
- Authorities reported one death and two homes swept away by floods.
As of Sunday morning, approximately 130,000 utility customers across Hawaii were experiencing power outages following the passage of Hurricane Lala. The storm, which was later downgraded to a tropical storm, primarily impacted the Big Island, Honolulu County, and Maui County. Repair efforts were significantly challenged by hurricane-force winds, heavy rain, flooded roadways, and downed trees.
Authorities reported that the storm's severe conditions led to one death in a car-related incident and the destruction of two homes. Anticipated rainfall of an additional 4 to 8 inches on the Big Island and windward Maui could bring total accumulation to 30 to 35 inches. Despite the downgrade, forecasters warned of life-threatening conditions and substantial damage, urging residents to shelter in place.
