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Hawaiʻi is still in storm-recovery mode while another tropical system bears down on the islands. On the Big Island, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is closing ahead of the new cyclone as forecasters warn of heavy rain and possible wind across parts of the state and Kauaʻi coverage says impacts could still arrive late this weekend. Recovery from Hurricane Lala remains a major thread statewide, with schools in Kaʻū still closed and Maui reporting continued cleanup at Nāʻālehu Elementary and Kaʻū High & Pāhala Elementary. The storm’s toll is also showing up in parks, roads and public facilities, from Haleakalā’s Summit District remaining closed to Wainiha brush fire response and recovery donations on Kauaʻi.

Maui

Maui’s main focus remains storm recovery and readiness for whatever comes next. Nāʻālehu Elementary and Kaʻū High & Pāhala Elementary are still closed after Hurricane Lala, while Haleakalā’s Summit District stays shut and the county is urging residents to prepare for another tropical system. State and utility officials are also still working through the aftermath, including a recovery update from Gov. Josh Green and restoration crews brought in to speed power repairs.

Big Island

The Big Island is bracing for another round of wet and windy weather while still dealing with the damage from Lala. Forecasters say heavy rainfall and possible wind remain in play, and Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, including the Kahuku Unit in Kaʻū, will close ahead of the approaching storm. Recovery from Hurricane Lala is still unfolding in Kaʻū, where Nāʻālehu Elementary and Kaʻū High & Pāhala Elementary remain closed, and where reporting has detailed families searching for cemetery remains and neighbors finding survivors in pastures after the storm.

Kauaʻi

Kauaʻi is watching the next tropical system closely while also dealing with recovery work from Lala. Forecasters say Tropical Depression Two-C could still bring impacts late this weekend, and the island’s weather and surf outlook remains relatively calm for now in the latest forecast and surf update. At the same time, residents are still responding to post-Lala blood and food donation drives, while Wainiha brush fire crews have the blaze under control.

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