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Tens of thousands without power and more than 100 homes damaged as Tropical Storm Lala moves away from Hawaii
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Rubén Rosario , as published by WSVN 7 News
· August 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points For more information on Tropical Storm Lala and its effects on Hawaii, readers can refer to the original report from WSVN 7 News and CNN. As a result, over 150,000 customers are without power, and at least 100 homes have been damaged or lost.
A tropical storm has caused significant damage in Hawaii. The storm, named Tropical Storm Lala, brought flooding and strong winds to the islands. As a result, over 150,000 customers are without power, and at least 100 homes have been damaged or lost.
The storm's effects are beginning to subside as it moves away from the islands. Hawaii Governor Josh Green and other local officials have provided updates on the situation. Further details about the storm's impact and ongoing recovery efforts are available from the source.
For more information on Tropical Storm Lala and its effects on Hawaii, readers can refer to the original report from WSVN 7 News and CNN.
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Category: safety Published: August 17, 2026 Source: WSVN 7 News Reading time: 1 min
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