Hurricane Lala leaves thousands without power in Hawaii amid 'life-threatening' conditions

Hurricane Lala has brought severe weather conditions to Hawaii, with heavy rain and strong winds affecting the state. The National Hurricane Center warned of life-threatening flooding and mudslides, predicting up to 25 inches of rain on the Big Island, according to CNBC World. The hurricane strengthened into a Category 1 storm on Saturday, with maximum sustained winds of 75 miles per hour, or 120 kilometers per hour.

The storm's eye neared the southern part of the Big Island, and officials warned of potentially dangerous flooding across the state. A tropical storm warning was in place for the state's seven other major islands: Maui, Molokai, Kahoolawe, Lanai, Oahu, Kauai, and Niihau, as reported by the New Straits Times. The storm is expected to move northwest, with some erratic motion possible, and is forecast to turn westward on Sunday.

More than 40,000 people have been left without power, with over 31,000 outages reported on the Big Island, according to DW News. The National Hurricane Center warned of large and dangerous waves, and a storm surge of one to three feet is expected. This is the first possible direct hit from a hurricane on the Big Island in 155 years.

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