Hurricane Lala’s Devastating Pass Over Hawaii | Calgary News

Hurricane Lala narrowly missed Hawaii’s direct hit but still unleashed hurricane-force winds and torrential rain—some areas saw nearly a meter of downpour, triggering flash floods that swept homes away. Search and rescue teams battled raging waters, debris, and darkness in communities like Na’alehu and Wai’ohinu, with at least one fatality reported. Honolulu suffered too: downed trees, damaged roofs, and power outages affecting over 200,000 homes and businesses, forcing hospitals to switch to generators. Even as Lala weakened to a tropical storm, its eyewall hammered the coast with massive waves. With steep slopes now saturated, landslide risks loom for vulnerable neighborhoods—and forecasters warn Lala may regain hurricane strength offshore. This storm arrives just three years after Hawaii’s deadliest wildfire in a century. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3efcd3834bbeb04a