NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 17, 2026Miami-Dade
Hurricane Lala brings extreme rainfall and high winds to Hawaii
Hurricane Lala caused significant flooding across Hawaii over the weekend, with rainfall totals exceeding 3 feet in windward mountain areas. The storm produced wind gusts between 70 and 90 mph as it passed south of the islands on Saturday.
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The storm caused widespread flooding and high-wind damage across the Big Island, Maui, and Oahu, impacting local infrastructure and resident safety.
Key Facts
- Rainfall totals reached over 3 feet (36 inches) in windward mountain areas of the Big Island.
- Wind gusts on the Big Island reached between 70 and 90 mph.
- Wind gusts on Maui reached 74 mph.
- Wind gusts on Oahu reached 85 mph.
- The center of the hurricane passed 60 to 75 miles south of the islands on Saturday.
Who's Mentioned
otherHurricane Lala“The tropical cyclone that impacted Hawaii.”locationMaui“Island affected by wind gusts and rainfall.”locationHawaiʻi“Affected region”locationBig Island“The island that experienced the closest approach of the hurricane.”otherLala“Hurricane name”organizationHawaiian Electric“The utility provider reporting power outages.”organizationPowerOutage.us“Source for power outage statistics.”locationOahu“Island where nearly 175,000 customers lost power.”