Cleanup begins in Hawaii after intense rain and flooding from Hurricane Lala
Summary
Tropical Storm Lala caused heavy rain and flooding in Hawaii after weakening from a hurricane. Cleanup has started, and while the storm is no longer a direct threat, dangerous surf and the chance of landslides remain.Key Facts
- Lala weakened from a hurricane to a tropical storm as it passed Hawaii without making landfall.
- The storm is expected to move west and may become a hurricane again over the ocean by Wednesday.
- No coastal watches or warnings are active in Hawaii currently.
- Heavy rain caused flooding and mudslides, especially on the Big Island.
- The northeast coast of the Big Island received 43.54 inches (1.1 meters) of rain.
- Winds reached up to 140 mph (225 kph) on Mauna Kea volcano and tropical storm force winds affected lower areas.
- Flooding swept about 100 homes off their foundations on the Big Island, but no deaths are reported.
- Dangerous surf and rip currents continue along Hawaii’s coastlines.
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