Still recovering from Hurricane Lala, Hawaii prepares for a possible weekend cyclone
Summary
Hawaii is still recovering from Hurricane Lala, which caused significant damage and power outages. Forecasters warn that another tropical storm or cyclone might form soon and affect the Big Island with heavy rain, flooding, and mudslides.Key Facts
- Hurricane Lala caused roofs to be torn off houses and many roads to be covered in mud and rocks.
- Nearly 15,000 homes and businesses in Hawaii remain without electricity after Lala.
- A new tropical depression could become a tropical storm by Thursday and pass near or south of the Big Island this weekend.
- The potential storm could bring up to 15 inches of rain and cause dangerous flooding, mudslides, and strong ocean currents.
- Two deaths have been linked to Hurricane Lala, including a 93-year-old woman trying to reach a shelter.
- Lala was the first major hurricane of 2026 in the Central Pacific and reached Category 3 with winds of 115 mph.
- The heaviest rain from Lala was recorded at 43.54 inches on the northeast coast of the Big Island.
- Damage to roads, bridges, and homes means power restoration could take at least two weeks in some areas.
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