# Tropical Storm Lala hits Hawaii, leaving thousands without power and damaging at least 100 homes

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- CNN, 2026-08-16 20:38 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.cnn.com/2026/08/16/weather/tropical-storm-lala-hawaii-damage-climate?Date=20260816&Profile=CNN

> Hurricane Lala passed parts of Hawaii overnight and weakened slightly into a tropical storm by Sunday morning, bringing heavy rain and sustained winds of 70 mph. Thousands lost power, and at least 100 homes were damaged.

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