National· August 16, 2026 at 06:27 p.m.
Tropical Storm Lala Brings Heavy Rain and Strong Winds to Hawaiian Islands
Key takeaways
- Tropical Storm Lala is affecting multiple Hawaiian islands
- Wind speeds on mountains and certain slopes can be up to 30% stronger than near-surface winds
Tropical Storm Lala is affecting multiple Hawaiian islands, with conditions spreading from Maui to Oahu and Kauai as of Sunday. The National Hurricane Center has warned that wind speeds on mountains and on the windward and leeward slopes can be up to 30% stronger than near-surface winds used for storm categorization. This could lead to potentially dangerous conditions.
