Hawaii's Big Island lashed by rain and wind as Tropical Storm Lala closes in

Tropical Storm Lala was bringing rain and strong winds to Hawaii's Big Island. The National Hurricane Center issued a rare hurricane warning for the island, as it was expected to strengthen into a hurricane. This would be the first hurricane to make landfall on the Big Island in 155 years, according to the Associated Press.

The storm was expected to bring heavy rainfall, with higher elevations possibly receiving up to 25 inches of rain, which could cause life-threatening mudslides. The governor, Josh Green, described the storm as "an enormous storm". Tropical storm force winds extended outward for as far as 220 miles and were expected to hit the islands of Oahu and Kauai by Sunday morning.

A hurricane warning was in effect for the Big Island, and a tropical storm warning was issued for Maui County, which includes the islands of Maui, Molokai, Lanai, and Kahoolawe. The storm had already begun whipping and soaking the Big Island early on Saturday.

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