Lala Threatens Hawaii Landfall

Tropical Storm Lala is nearing Hawaii’s Big Island and could strengthen into a hurricane.

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A rare hurricane landfall threat for Hawaii’s Big Island as strengthening Tropical Storm Lala nears

A rare hurricane landfall threat for Hawaii's Big Island as strengthening Tropical Storm Lala nears

Tropical Storm Lala nears Hawaii as forecasters expect it to strengthen into a hurricane

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Tropical Storm Lala is forecast to strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane before approaching Hawaii’s Big Island early Saturday, prompting a hurricane warning for the island. The storm had sustained winds near 60 mph and was about 420 miles southeast of Hilo, with forecasters saying it was becoming better organized. Hawaii Gov. Josh Green declared a statewide state of emergency as officials warned of heavy rain, flash flooding, mudslides, life-threatening surf and rip currents. A tropical storm watch is in effect for Maui County, including Maui, Lanai, Molokai and Kahoolawe.

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