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Hawaii tropical storm: Milpitas couple celebrating anniversary left without power on Maui
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· August 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The storm has caused significant power outages across multiple Hawaiian Islands, affecting over 200,000 people. Further details on the situation are available from KTVU FOX 2 News, including updates on the storm's impact and the couple's experience on Maui.
A couple from Milpitas is experiencing a disrupted anniversary celebration on Maui. Micaela Lopez and Nick Westerband arrived on the island over the weekend, only to find their resort without power due to Tropical Storm Lala.
The storm has caused significant power outages across multiple Hawaiian Islands, affecting over 200,000 people. Torrential rain and winds are accompanying the storm, leading to the outages.
Further details on the situation are available from KTVU FOX 2 News, including updates on the storm's impact and the couple's experience on Maui.
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Category: local Published: August 17, 2026 Source: KTVU FOX 2 News Reading time: 1 min
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