- Storm Lala impacts both Hawaiʻi Island and Maui County.
- Hurricane Lala is closing in on Hawaii, prompting supply runs and flood barrier installations in Maui County.
- Hurricane Lala impacted the island chain.
- Tropical Storm Lala impacted multiple islands including Kauai, Maui, and Oahu, bringing hurricane-force gusts and heavy rain.
Storm Lala is expected to impact Kauaʻi, and a Flood Watch is in effect for Niʻihau.
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Aug 16
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What happened
Storm Lala is expected to impact Kauaʻi, and a Flood Watch is in effect for Niʻihau.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Kauaʻi discusses its storm preparedness and recovery protocols following the expected impact of Storm Lala.Sub-event
Storm Lala expected to impact Kauaʻi; Flood Watch issued for Niʻihau.1 source
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The entities involved
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Niʻihau
island in Hawaii, United States of America
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Kauaʻi
northernmost populated island of the Hawaiian archipelago
- Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative serves the island during severe weather, leading to customer surges at major retailers like Costco.
- A cooperative powering Kauaʻi is planning to retire its Kahului power plant, operates fossil fuel plants on Maui, and benefits from eased EPA greenhouse gas restrictions.
Related events
- A hurricane warning has been issued affecting both Kauaʻi and Niʻihau, leading to flight suspensions at Lihue Airport.
- Severe storm system, including Hurricane Lowell, is forecast to pass near Kauaʻi and Maui, causing flooding and debris.
- Hurricane Lowell impacted both Kauaʻi and Niʻihau, with Mālama Kauaʻi operating on the island.
- Storms are hitting Kauaʻi, with Robert Ballard and Puakea Nogelmeier involved in tracking efforts.
- Gov. Green prepares for storms in Hawaiʻi and sends resources to Kauaʻi.