Muddy cleanup ahead as Tropical Storm Lala moves west of Hawaii
Summary
Tropical Storm Lala moved past Hawaii’s main islands, bringing heavy rain, flooding, and strong winds. The storm weakened from a hurricane to a tropical storm but is expected to become a hurricane again over open ocean. Cleanup started as the storm moved west, with no immediate danger to people but ongoing risks from surf and flooding.Key Facts
- Tropical Storm Lala moved west of Hawaii after causing heavy rain and flooding.
- The storm weakened from a hurricane to a tropical storm on Sunday without making landfall.
- Lala is forecast to regain hurricane strength by Wednesday while far from land.
- No coastal watches or warnings were active on Monday, but dangerous surf and rip currents remained.
- Some areas on the Big Island received over 43 inches (1.1 meters) of rain.
- Wind gusts reached up to 140 mph (225 kph) on Mauna Kea volcano; lower elevations saw winds of 30-40 mph, gusting up to 60 mph.
- Flooding washed about 100 homes off their foundations, but no deaths are reported.
- Cleanup efforts began Monday as floodwaters receded and winds eased.
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