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Hurricane Lala Weakens to Tropical Storm, Brings Heavy Rainfall to Hawaii Islands

Hurricane Lala, which weakened to a tropical storm, continues to impact Hawaii with heavy rainfall, particularly on the Big Island where winds have reached 140 mph at Mauna Kea Summit. The storm has caused significant flooding and power outages, affecting over 130,000 households and disrupting at least three hospitals. The situation is exacerbated by La Niña's influence, leading to strong winds and potential for mudslides. Meanwhile, unrelated news from Indiana details an expanding flood threat and a Michigan shooting spree, while Hawaii braces for the storm's impact with preparations underway. The Atlantic Hurricane Season remains calm, but El Niño conditions are expected to limit activity into the fall.

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