Hurricane warning issued for the Big Island of Hawaii as Tropical Storm Lala approaches
Summary
Tropical Storm Lala formed in the Pacific Ocean and is expected to become a hurricane as it approaches the Big Island of Hawaii, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and dangerous surf. A hurricane warning is in effect for Hawaii County, and a tropical storm watch is in place for nearby islands.Key Facts
- Tropical Storm Lala formed on Thursday in the Pacific Ocean east-southeast of Hawaii.
- Lala has maximum winds of 60 mph and is moving west-northwest toward the Big Island.
- Forecasters predict Lala will strengthen into a hurricane and be near the Big Island by Saturday.
- A hurricane warning is active for Hawaii County; a tropical storm watch covers Maui County and nearby islands.
- The storm could bring 8 to 25 inches of rain, potentially causing flooding and mudslides.
- Tropical Storm Hernan is also in the Pacific but is weakening and not a threat to land.
- In the Atlantic, former Tropical Storm Cristobal weakened and no longer poses a threat to land.
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