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Lala is again a tropical storm, sending drenching rain and winds across the Hawaiian islands
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Alexa St. John And Ed White, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on the storm's impact are available from the National Hurricane Center and other sources, including KPRC 2 and Click2Houston.
A tropical storm is bringing heavy rain and strong winds to the Hawaiian islands. The storm, previously a hurricane, weakened on Sunday but continues to affect the area. The Big Island is experiencing significant rainfall, with totals expected to reach nearly three feet on higher slopes.
This is causing rivers to swell and increasing the risk of mudslides. Further details on the storm's impact are available from the National Hurricane Center and other sources, including KPRC 2 and Click2Houston.
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Category: local Published: August 16, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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