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Tropics weather
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The gist
Tropical Storm Lala moves away from Hawaii, warnings cancelled.
Why care: Hawaii recovers as Atlantic hurricane season peaks.
Background
Tropical Storm Lala, which had threatened Hawaii, is now moving westward away from the islands. As it departs, tropical storm warnings and flash flood watches have been cancelled, and conditions are improving. Meanwhile, the Atlantic hurricane season is approaching its peak, with forecasters monitoring several tropical waves.
How it unfolded
- Aug 17, 2026Tropical Storm Lala is located about 250 miles southwest of Lihue, Kauai, moving west at 10 mph. Warnings are cancelled as it moves away.
- Aug 17, 2026More than 126,000 homes and businesses in Hawaii are without power early Aug. 17 due to Lala's impacts.
- Aug 17, 2026Forecasters note Lala may regain strength and become a hurricane again Aug. 19, but it is moving away from the islands.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- National Hurricane Center reports Lala is moving away from Hawaii and may regain hurricane strength Aug. 19.
- Expert
- AccuWeather meteorologist Nicolas Arman says strong wind shear and dry air are 'keeping a lid on the tropics for the most part.'