- Hurricane Lala brushed the Big Island and was downgraded to a tropical storm, leaving more than 200,000 utility customers without power across Hawaii at midday on Sunday.
- Outages on Oahu decreased from over 220,000 to around 130,000 as of Sunday morning, according to state officials.
- State officials reported at least 100 homes damaged, according to Hawaii Governor Josh Green.
- A tropical storm warning remains in effect for Maui, Oahu and Kauai counties.
- At least one person was reported dead in a car-related accident, and about 117 people were in shelters as of Sunday morning.
- All airports have been reopened, though travelers should check with airlines for updates.
- Hawaiian Electric warned that repair efforts were hampered by hurricane-force winds toppling trees and rain flooding roadways.
- Lala battered Hawaii's southern areas with flash floods "like we've never seen."
Hurricane Lala, which has now weakened to a tropical storm, caused significant disruption in Hawaii, leaving over 200,000 customers without power as of midday Sunday. Reports indicate that about 219,000 customers were affected statewide, with outages in Oahu decreasing from over 220,000 to around 130,000 by Sunday morning.12
Hawaii Governor Josh Green confirmed that at least 100 homes were damaged due to the storm's impact. The storm was moving west-northwest at nearly 16 mph (26 kph) with maximum sustained winds near 65 mph (105 kph), just below hurricane strength. A tropical storm warning remains in effect for Maui, Oahu, and Kauai counties, as recovery efforts are hampered by downed trees and flooding.4
Hawaiian Electric reported that repair efforts were complicated by hurricane-force winds that toppled trees and flooded roadways. State officials urged residents to stay indoors, especially after a car-related accident resulted in at least one fatality. As of Sunday morning, 117 people were in shelters, and while all airports have reopened, travelers are advised to check with airlines for updates.5678
The storm has brought unprecedented flash floods to Hawaii's southern areas, prompting officials to take immediate action to ensure public safety.
“Lala battered Hawaii's southern areas with flash floods "like we've never seen," and at least one person died in a car-related accident. About 117 people were in shelters as of Sunday morning, and all airports have reopened, though travelers should check with airlines.”
