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  1. El Nino is affecting Pacific weather patterns, leading to forecasts of intense heat waves, drought, and wildfires in Hawaii.
  2. Central Pacific hurricane season is affecting Maui County, with officials advising residents due to El Niño conditions.
  3. Tropical Storm Lala is bringing heavy rain and flooding to Maui County, prompting officials to issue warnings and advice.

Hurricane Lala Impacts Hawaiʻi Island and Maui County with Severe Weather and…

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What happened

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Tropical storm Lala produced damaging winds and heavy rain as it passed the Big Island, prompting officials to issue warnings across the islands. The storm downgraded to a tropical storm with sustained winds of 70 mph after passing the Big Island and continued to affect the smaller islands. The strongest effects were reported on Lanai and Maui, where waves reached 15 to 30 feet, causing coastal erosion and infrastructure damage.

From mauinews.com, bigislandnow.com

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The impacts included power outages in affected areas and the closure of facilities like Lihue Airport and the barge shipping port on Lanai. Agricultural losses due to the hurricane were documented, with nearly $3.2 million reported from 70 farmers and ranchers across the islands.

Central Pacific hurricane season is affecting Maui County, with officials advising residents due to El Niño conditions.

From mauinews.com, hawaiipublicradio.org

How it developed

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  1. Hawaiian Electric is addressing power outages in Maui County and Hawaiʻi Island caused by severe weather.Sub-event
  2. Severe damage reported on Lanai and Maui following hurricane waves.1 source
  3. Tropical cyclone Lala passed south of Maui on August 27, 2026.Sub-event
  4. Hurricane Lala brought heavy rain and strong winds to Hawaii, causing airport and port closures and power assessments on the Big Island and Maui County.Sub-event
  5. Hurricane Lala is closing in on Hawaii, prompting supply runs and flood barrier installations in Maui County.Sub-event
  6. Storm Lala is impacting both islands.1 source

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