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Hurricane Lala weakened to a tropical storm Sunday after skirting Hawaii without making landfall, but it wasn't done punishing the Big Island with hurricane-force gusts.
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Hurricane Lala impacts Hawaii
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Hurricane Lala has weakened to a tropical storm after its eye passed about 30 miles off Hawaii's Big Island, leaving catastrophic flash-flood and mudslide damage, at least one death, at least 100 homes damaged or lost, washed-out roads that have trapped at least one community, and widespread power outages as cleanup begins. Tropical storm warnings remain for some islands as the storm progresses west.
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NPR – US NPR
Lala is again a tropical storm, sending drenching rain and winds across Hawaii
Hurricane Lala weakened to a tropical storm Sunday after skirting Hawaii without making landfall, but it wasn't done punishing the Big Island with hurricane-force gusts.
CBS
Woman returns to her community to survey damage from Hurricane Lala in Hawaii: "We need help"
Flash flooding and mudslides left catastrophic damage behind in parts of Hawaii from Hurricane Lala, which struck over the weekend. One community remains trapped after the road in and out was washed away while others are returning home to survey the damage. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
CBS
Hawaii reels in the aftermath of Hurricane Lala
The eye of Lala passed just 30 miles off the Big Island of Hawaii's coast over the weekend, but it was the rain that caused catastrophe for its residents. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
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NYTimes – US NYT
What We Know About Damages From Hurricane Lala in Hawaii
The storm narrowly missed land, but its outer bands left the Big Island with power outages, road closures and flooded homes.
BBC News – Science & Environment BBC
Watch: Flash flood sweeps vehicle away in Hawaii after Hurricane Lala
Tropical storm warnings remain for some of the state's islands, as the storm is due to progress west.
CBS
Aerial video shows extensive damage after Hurricane Lala slammed Hawaii
The cleanup is beginning in Hawaii after it was hit by Hurricane Lala, which has now weakened to a tropical storm. Floodwaters washed out roads, and thousands of people are without power. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
CBS
Hurricane Lala hits Hawaii, weakens to tropical storm
The Big Island of Hawaii was sideswiped by Hurricane Lala this weekend. While it avoided a direct hit, the governor said at least 100 homes were damaged or lost. Lala is now a tropical storm, but the danger is not over for the island chain. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Guardian
Lala weakens to tropical storm as it lashes Hawaii with heavy wind and rain
Hurricane Lala downgraded after skirting Big Island as one person dies and over 130,000 households are without power Hurricane Lala weakened to a tropical storm on Sunday after skirting Hawaii without making landfall, but it wasn’t done punishing the Big Island with hurricane-force gusts. Total rainfall of nearly 3ft (one meter) was expected on the higher windward slopes, turning rivers into raging torrents and thre…
