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Tens of thousands without power and more than 100 homes damaged as Tropical Storm Lala moves away from Hawaii
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· August 17, 2026
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Key points For more information on Tropical Storm Lala and its impact on Hawaii, readers can refer to the original report from KVIA ABC-7's source. Over 150,000 customers are still without power, and at least 100 homes have been damaged or lost.
A powerful storm has caused significant damage in Hawaii. Tropical Storm Lala brought strong winds and flooding to the islands, resulting in a large power outage. Over 150,000 customers are still without power, and at least 100 homes have been damaged or lost.
The storm's impact is still being assessed, but it is known that hurricane-force wind gusts were reported in several counties. Further details about the storm's effects and the ongoing recovery efforts are available from the source.
For more information on Tropical Storm Lala and its impact on Hawaii, readers can refer to the original report from KVIA ABC-7's source.
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Category: local Published: August 17, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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