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Hurricane Lala lashes Hawaii's Big Island as a Category 1 storm. Maps show its path.
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Lucia I Suarez Sang , as published by CBS4 Miami
· August 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Power outages have been reported, with around 76,000 customers affected statewide.
A hurricane has struck Hawaii's Big Island, causing disruptions. Maximum sustained winds reached 80 mph. This is a significant development, as winds of 74 mph or higher classify a storm as a hurricane.
Power outages have been reported, with around 76,000 customers affected statewide. The situation is being monitored, and further information can be found through CBS4 Miami 's sources. Details of the hurricane's impact, including flooding and damage, are available from the original report, which provides more comprehensive coverage of the event.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 16, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
Reading time: 1 min
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