HONOLULU (AP) — Damaging winds and heavy rains from Hurricane Lowell pelted Hawaii's western islands Tuesday, knocking out power to thousands and ripping up stretches of beachside roads. Along the Southern California coast, dangerous surf conditions kicked up by the remnants of Hurricane Marie were expected to stick around for several days. In Hawaii, fierce [...]
Hurricane Lowell and Tropical Storm Karina are not forecasted to make landfall but are bringing high surf impacts to the Hawaiian Islands over the holiday weekend.
We are continuing to watch this weekend as Hawaii braces for another round of severe weather as Tropical Storm Moke spins its way toward the Big Island. The major storm is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to an area still dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Lala. LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with Dr. Kimo Alameda, the Mayor of the County of Hawaii, to better understand how the local community is reacting to the recent storms.
More than a foot of rain could fall across Big Island of Hawaii, according to NOAA.
We look at the aftermath of Hurricane Lala.
Hurricane Lala rips through the Big Island, dumping heavy rain and strong winds, leaving a trail of destruction. Lala was downgraded to a tropical storm by the time it grazed the islands, with winds strong enough to sweep about 100 homes off their foundations and cause thousands of power outages. #hurricanelala #hurricane #naturaldisaster #weather #hawaii
The storm reached a total of nearly three feet of rain in some places and sent raging torrents down mountain slopes.
Torrential rain, flash flooding and damaging winds slammed the Hawaiian Islands as Lala delivers a devastating blow.
On the Big Island, heavy surf continues to pound the coastline as high winds bend palm trees.
AI:Tropical Storm Lala has moved past Hawaii's Big Island and been downgraded from a hurricane back to a tropical storm, leaving one person dead and causing widespread power outages for thousands of residents. Heavy surf and strong winds continue to lash the coastline despite the decrease in intensity.Open
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green declared a state of emergency and urged residents to take the storm seriously.
AI:Tropical Storm Lala has officially intensified into a Category 1 hurricane as it approaches Hawaii’s Big Island, prompting Governor Josh Green to declare a state of emergency. Residents are facing imminent threats from heavy rain and damaging winds, with warnings issued for significant impacts across the islands.Open