Tropical cyclone Lala in Hawaii
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Hawaii crews restore power after storm Lala outages
The storm caused destructive flooding and one death
Crews in Hawaii were working to restore power to thousands of residents after Hurricane Lala's outer bands hit the islands
Some communities on the southern end of the Big Island remained isolated and cut off from communication
Hurricane Lala recovery closures in Hawaii
A more seasonal trade wind pattern returned to Hawaii after Hurricane Lala exited.
State and county offices statewide were expected to reopen Wednesday, Aug. 19, and resume normal operations, except in the Ka‘ū District.
Zephyr Insurance planned to open a claim assistance center on the Big Island.
Tropical cyclone Lala strikes Hawaii
Hawaiian Electric reported more than 250,000 customers without power early Sunday afternoon, with about 190,000 still out Sunday evening
The National Weather Service said the storm dumped an "exceptional" amount of rain on the Big Island's southeast and east regions overnight, with gages in the Kau District reporting more than 15 inches
Staff members were trapped inside Maui's Haleakala National Park after fallen trees blocked the only access road
“It is very important to note that the mountainous terrain of the islands will likely produce localized areas of highly enhanced and damaging winds, even well away from the tropical cyclone center.”
Tropical Storm Lala threatens rare hurricane landfall on Hawaii's Big Island
Kauai saw Hurricane Iniki make landfall as a Category 4 hurricane in 1992.
The National Hurricane Center said Lala should be at hurricane strength by the time it approaches the Big Island Saturday.
If Lala makes landfall on the Big Island, it would be the first hurricane to hit the island since 1871.