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Crews brace for Hurricane Lala in Papahānaumokuākea - then prepare to head back into its wake

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Public Discourse · Bluesky · this story as of 6d ago
618 distinct posts / 48h, matching Lala 663 Crews 20
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6d ago 3/7 The human toll is heartbreaking. A landslide slammed into an apartment building in Geoje. While emergency crews rescued three residents, one was found in cardiac arrest and tragically pronounc… -8.5
6d ago "Feels like an apocalypse." Isolated Pāhala residents are facing power and water outages after Hurricane Lala destroyed Highway 11. https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/08/18/pahala-residents-face-p… ×2 -6.0
6d ago Heavy monsoon rain caused flooding across parts of southern Utah Friday, prompting cleanup efforts in Apple Valley as residents, emergency crews and volunteers worked to help affected property owners. +1.5
6d ago While Hurricane Lala did not make landfall in Hawaii, it destroyed roads and homes across the islands. Lala was downgraded to a tropical storm after moving away from the Big Island. Residents and e… ×2 -5.0
6d ago A severe storm in Colorado dropped heavy rain and hail that combined into towering mounds. Snowplow crews were called in to clear the hail-covered roads in Douglas County. -2.0
6d ago National Weather Service crews are surveying damage in Utah’s Rush Valley after a severe storm prompted a rare tornado warning on August 13th, as meteorologists worked to determine whether a tornad… -3.0
6d ago Check out these dramatic Hawaii Island rescues as National Guard crews respond to flooding in 35 inches of rain. More here: https://www.khon2.com/video/see-hawaii-island-rescues-in-35-inches-of-ra… -3.0
6d ago Hilo, the city on the eastern side of the island of Hawaii, faced extensive power outages, submerged bridges and roads, and damaged homes after Hurricane Lala, a Category 1 storm. Residents and eme… ×2 -5.0
6d ago The City of Cape Coral's Parks and Recreation Department announced that portions of Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve are closed so crews can repair hurricane-related damage. +1.5
6d ago Drought strains Burgenland crews as wildfire deployments rise #Burgenland #firefighting #wildfires -4.0
6d ago Crews from multiple municipalities braved extreme heat and challenging terrain to restore power to four homes in the Navajo Nation, showcasing the power of mutual aid and community spirit. Learn … +6.0
7d ago 𝗕𝗨𝗥𝗡 𝗕𝗔𝗡 𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗧𝗘𝗗: The burn ban that was in effect following the tornado has now been lifted. We want to thank our residents for their patience, cooperation, and understanding over the past several … +3.0
7d ago Driving into Stourbridge this morning to a scene of devastating damage and film crews recording it was very sad and disconcerting as it could happen to many places parched by drought. -5.0
7d ago kudos to all the #hawaii crews working around the clock to get everything back to normal esp the road and #electric crews mahalo #art #news #props #lala #hurricane #storm #hilo ×2 +6.0
7d ago Germany's heatwave eased on Monday as showers and milder temperatures arrived. The weather change helped emergency crews contain several wildfires that prompted evacuations over the weekend. +4.0
7d ago Check out these dramatic Hawaii Island rescues as National Guard crews respond to flooding in 35 inches of rain. More here: https://www.khon2.com/video/see-hawaii-island-rescues-in-35-inches-of-ra… +4.5
7d ago Seabury Hall will be closed on Monday, August 17, as crews clean up fallen trees and address other impacts to campus caused by Hurricane Lala. #SeaburyHall #Lala ×2 -2.0
8d ago Deaths and damage reported as severe weather in the Midwest spawns tornadoes and flash flooding Severe storms have wreaked havoc across the Midwest, causing tornadoes, heavy rains, and flash flood… -7.0
8d ago 📰 Today's UK Prepper News — 16 August 2026 19 Stourbridge homes destroyed; fire crews battle new wildfires as £65m drought aid is announced. https://ukprepperhub.co.uk/o20z?utm_source=bluesky&utm_m… -8.0
8d ago EXTENDED POWER OUTAGES 🔌 More than 88,000 customers across Hawaii are in the dark Saturday night as Hurricane Lala batters the state. https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/08/16/power-outages-impact-… ×2 -6.0
6d ago #USA Top posts x reach yesterday | https://laxt.info 1⃣ A rare sighting of an elusive Pallas's cat was caught on camera by a nature… 2⃣ Border Construction in Big Bend Is Halted After Drawing Criti… -2.0
6d ago I was able to catch up with the NY Mets today, after three days of no power because of Hurricane Lala! It was great to see 3 condensed highlight reels of their wins!! #LGM +5.0
6d ago "It's super destroyed, so I don't know how to describe it other than heartbreaking," Kennedy said. "The damage is catastrophic; it may take us some time to rebuild." https://curiouscats.ai/breakin… -7.5
6d ago NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 1100 PM PDT Mon Aug 17 2026 For the eastern and central North Pacific east of 180 longitude: Active Systems: The National Hurricane Center is issuing adviso… -1.0
6d ago NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 800 PM HST Mon Aug 17 2026 For the central North Pacific...between 140W and 180W: Active Systems:… -1.0
6d ago A three-hour rescue in Kaaawa serves as a reminder to avoid hiking during severe storm conditions. More details here: https://www.khon2.com/local-news/ts-lala-hiking-danger-warning/  -2.5
6d ago Hurricane Lala's Devastating Toll on Hawaii: 2 Dead, 100 Homes Lost, and a State Bracing for More -8.0
6d ago Im gonna try to put together a donation thread tomorrow for the floods and damages across hawai'i from Hurricane Lala... so far I've mainly seen folks post about Hawai'i island, O'ahu & Maui... +4.5
6d ago Hurricane Lala caused power outages and destruction across Hawaii, resulting in at least one confirmed fatality as the storm passed through the island chain. #Hawaii #News -8.0
6d ago Thousands were without power Monday after Tropical Storm Lala uprooted trees from downtown Honolulu to the Big Island, where intense flash flooding and strong winds isolated already-remote communit… -6.0

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T3 South Carolina responders assist Hawaii recovery as Hurricane Lala passes ⚖ Contested weather_hurricane live5news.com helpful, relieved, united
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T3 S.C. crews assist Hawaii recovery as Tropical Storm Lala passes ⚖ Contested weather_hurricane wrdw.com helpful, cooperative, relieved
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T3 Crews brace for Hurricane Lala in Papahānaumokuākea - then prepare to head back into its wake 📄 weather_hurricane kitv.com resolute, anxious, vigilant
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