Hawaii Faces Rare Hurricane Strike Threatening Flooding Rain
Tropical Storm Lala is threatening more than two feet of rain as it moves toward Hawaii’s Big Island and could become the first hurricane to hit the island in more than 100 years.
Tropical Storm Lala is heading towards Hawaii's Big Island and may become the first hurricane to strike the island in over 100 years. The storm is currently 365 miles east-southeast of Hilo, moving west-northwest at 12 mph, with winds of 60 mph. Forecasters predict Lala will dump 8 to 12 inches of rain on the Big Island and Maui, with isolated totals of up to 25 inches on the Big Island.
This could lead to life-threatening flooding and mudslides, especially on the islands' steep terrain. Even if Lala misses the island, heavy rain and flooding could still impact the Big Island and other parts of the state, including Maui and Oahu. Meteorologists say the Big Island is likely to be the hardest hit from the storm due to its mountainous terrain, which can intensify rainfall and cause devastating floods.
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