Tropical Storm Lala nears Hawaii as forecasters expect it to strengthen into a hurricane
Hawaii rarely sees direct hurricane hits—if Lala strengthens, it will be just the third recorded hurricane to make landfall there
Tropical Storm Lala is approaching Hawaii, with forecasters predicting it could intensify into a Category 1 hurricane later this weekend, according to the National Hurricane Center. This would mark just the third recorded hurricane to directly impact Hawaii since 1949. If Lala strengthens, residents can expect "life-threatening" flooding, mudslides, heavy rain, and strong winds.
The National Weather Service advises residents to complete preparations to protect life and property. Currently, a hurricane warning is in effect for Hawaii's Big Island, with smaller islands in Maui County under a tropical storm warning.
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