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Tropical Storm Lala continues to drive the day’s biggest statewide story, with wind, rain and flooding impacts still being felt even as the system moves west. On the Big Island, search and rescue operations in Kaʻū are underway after flash flooding swept homes off their foundations, while Lala has now been downgraded to a tropical storm and the worst of the rain is easing there. Maui is also dealing with storm fallout, including a flooded shelter closure in Pukalani and continuing statewide emergency response updates as residents are urged to document damage and file claims. Kauaʻi remains under a Tropical Storm Warning as Lala passes south of the island, bringing another round of wind and rain. Across the islands, the immediate focus is on safety, flooding, outages and recovery planning as the storm system moves on.

Maui

Maui is still dealing with the effects of Lala’s wind and rain, with flood-prone areas, showers and gusty conditions continuing through the day. The Hannibal Tavares Community Center shelter in Pukalani was closed overnight because of flooding, underscoring how quickly storm conditions have affected local emergency services. MauiNow.com also reports on the state’s coordinated response to Hurricane Lala, along with reminders for residents to file insurance claims after severe weather once it is safe to assess damage. For day-to-day planning, the weather forecast and surf outlook remain important reads.

Big Island

The Big Island is the center of the storm’s most serious impacts, with search and rescue underway in Nāʻālehu after flash flooding swept several homes off their foundations. Lala has moved past the island, but Big Island Now says heavy rain, strong winds, flooding and outages still linger in some areas, and county officials are continuing to track road closures, power outages and other disruptions. Residents are also being reminded to file insurance claims promptly as they assess damage from the storm. The island’s weather forecast and surf forecast still reflect hazardous conditions.

Kauaʻi

Kauaʻi is not seeing the worst of Lala, but the island remains on alert as the storm passes south of Kauaʻi and Niʻihau with gusty winds and heavy rain. Kauaʻi County says the island is still under a Tropical Storm Warning, so residents should expect changing conditions through the day. The weather forecast and surf forecast point to unsettled seas and rain, while other local coverage includes a Kalalau Trail rescue and the county’s pesticide-free parks expansion.

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