Lala is again a tropical storm, sending drenching rain and winds across Hawaii

Hurricane Lala weakened to a tropical storm on Sunday after passing near Hawaii without making landfall. The storm brought hurricane-force gusts to the Big Island, with powerful waves pounding the coast and howling winds whipping palm trees.

The National Hurricane Center warned that wind speeds atop mountains and on slopes can be up to 30% stronger than near-surface winds. Total rainfall of nearly three feet was expected on higher windward slopes, threatening mudslides and turning rivers into raging torrents.

More than 60,000 households were without power, along with three hospitals that switched to generator power, according to Gov. Josh Green. At least one person died in a car accident on the Big Island, and 19 roofs were lost, the governor said. Roads were also impacted, with crews responding to over 30 sites.

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