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local1 month ago•3 min saved

Honolulu shifts to cleanup mode as Lala departs, outages and closures linger

Honolulu shifts into full cleanup and recovery after Tropical Storm Lala departs: no active watches remain, but widespread power outages, saturated grounds, downed trees, and localized flooding persist; city offices and parks are closed or operating on modified schedules, emergency operations centers stay active, water conservation is urged, and crews are clearing roads while transit largely returns to normal ahead of planned Tuesday reopenings.

via Hawaii News Now|

#honolulu #local #power-outages

us1 month ago•5 min saved

Hawaii Faces Widespread Outages From Tropical Storm Lala

About 179,000 Hawaii customers remain without power after Tropical Storm Lala, with outages across Hawaii Island, Maui, Oahu, and Kauai as crews race to restore service amid flooding and downed trees; state offices, public schools, and courts are closed Monday due to the storm.

via Hawaii News Now|

#hawaii #heco #power-outages

weather1 month ago•6 min saved

Hawaii Braces for Lala as Tropical Storm Triggers Flooding, Outages and Travel Disruptions

After Lala was downgraded from hurricane, Hawaii faces heavy rain, strong winds and dangerous surf with an additional 2–6 inches of rainfall expected across most islands and higher totals on windward areas. Widespread power outages persist, with hundreds of thousands affected; utilities warn of extended outages as crews from the mainland arrive. Flight cancellations and delays continue, and tropical-storm warnings remain in effect for most islands through the weekend as authorities warn of flooding and mudslides in steep terrain and life-threatening surf conditions.

via USA Today|

#flight-disruptions #flooding-rainfall #hawaii

weather1 month ago•208 min saved

Tropical Storm Lala lashes Hawaii, triggering outages and flood warnings

Tropical Storm Lala battered Hawaii with heavy rains and strong winds, leaving over 200,000 customers without power, damaging at least 100 homes, and prompting flash flood warnings and shelter evacuations as officials warned of life-threatening flooding and continued rainfall across the islands.

via CNN|

#flooding #hawaii #power-outages

weather1 month ago•25 min saved

Lala Lashes Hawaii With Flood Threat and Gusty Winds

Tropical Storm Lala continues to bring life-threatening flooding, heavy rain, and gusty winds to Hawaii, with the Big Island and Maui County bearing the brunt and Oahu/Kauai expected later. Forecasters warn of up to 30–35 inches of rainfall on windward Big Island and 2–6 more inches across the rest of the islands, while winds gust up to around 70 mph (Molokai observed a 92 mph gust). A flood watch/warning and a 1–2 foot storm surge are in effect along portions of the coasts. Residents should shelter, avoid flooded roads, and stay tuned for updates as conditions can worsen through tonight and into tomorrow.

via KITV|

#flooding #gusty-winds #hawaii-weather

weather1 month ago•17 min saved

Lala Downgrades to Tropical Storm, Big Island Braces for Winds and Flooding

Tropical Storm Lala, downgraded from hurricane and located about 105 miles west-northwest of Kailua-Kona, continues to bring damaging winds, heavy rain and flash flooding to the Big Island as it moves northwest; a flash flood warning is in effect through Sunday morning with rain rates up to 1.5 inches/hour and 10–17 inches already observed on the eastern Big Island, with another 5–10 inches possible across the island and Maui County; a tropical storm warning remains, and coastal surge up to 3 feet is possible along east-facing shores.

via bigislandnow.com|

#big-island #damaging-winds #flash-flood

weather1 month ago•27 min saved

Hawaii Battles 88k+ Power Outages as Tropical Storm Lala Rages On

Tropical Storm Lala continues to lash Hawaii with damaging winds and heavy rain, triggering widespread power outages for more than 88,000 Hawaiian Electric customers across the state. About 63,000 on Hawaii Island, 15,000 in Maui County, and 9,500 on Oahu are without power as crews assess damage from downed lines and toppled poles; four independent power producers on Hawaii Island have disconnected from the grid, raising the possibility of load shedding to maintain grid stability. Residents are urged to shelter, monitor updates, and be prepared for extended outages as the storm persists.

via KITV|

#hawaii-island #heco #maui-county

weather1 month ago•1 min saved

Storm Lala Triggers Island-by-Island Shutdowns Across Hawaii

As Tropical Storm Lala approaches, Hawaii releases an island-by-island list of closures and cancellations. On Hawaii Island, events are rescheduled or canceled (including a youth car show, volleyball exhibition, and a Saturday shutdown of solid-waste facilities), early releases from a school, rolling park closures, camping permits suspended, and UH campuses closing Aug. 15–16. Oahu sees a postponed Makalana Celebration, Saturday driver’s-license center shutdowns, a rescheduled Waipahu High School alumni event, and Duke’s Waikiki Ocean Mile Swim moved to Aug. 22. Other listed items include a canceled drag-strip event and various local activities. More advisories are expected as the storm nears.

via Hawaii News Now|

#cancellations #closures #events

weather1 month ago•5 min saved

Lala Approaches Hawaii With Potential 20-Inch Rainfall and Strong Winds

Tropical Storm Lala has formed in the Central Pacific and is forecast to bring heavy rain (up to 20 inches possible), strong winds, and large surf to Hawaii over the weekend, with a hurricane watch issued for the Big Island. Residents on Oahu and other islands are urged to prepare, secure property, and monitor advisories as NOAA/NHC tracks Lala amid other Atlantic disturbances.

via USA Today|

#hawaii-weather #heavy-rain #hurricane-watch