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Lala downgraded to tropical storm after lashing past Hawaii's Big Island as a hurricane, killing 1
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Lucia I Suarez Sang , as published by CBS4 Miami
· August 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on the storm's impact and forecast are available from the National Hurricane Center and other sources, including CBS4 Miami.
A tropical storm is bringing severe weather to Hawaii after passing by the Big Island as a hurricane. Damaging winds and heavy rains are affecting the area, with powerful waves pounding the coast. At least one person has died in a car accident on the Big Island.
The storm, previously a hurricane, has been downgraded to a tropical storm and is expected to weaken further. Further details on the storm's impact and forecast are available from the National Hurricane Center and other sources, including CBS4 Miami .
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Category: safety Published: August 16, 2026 Source: CBS4 Miami Reading time: 1 min
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