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How was Lala a hurricane on Hawaiʻi Island but a tropical storm for Oʻahu?

An explanation of why a single storm, such as Hurricane Lala, can be classified differently as both a hurricane and a tropical storm depending on local wind speeds and geographical factors.

How was Lala a hurricane on Hawaiʻi Island but a tropical storm for Oʻahu?

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An explanation of why a single storm, such as Hurricane Lala, can be classified differently as both a hurricane and a tropical storm depending on local wind speeds and geographical factors.

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