Hurricane Lala pulls away from Hawaii's Big Island
Hurricane Lala was pulling away from Hawaii's Big Island early Sunday as heavy rain and strong winds struck the U.S. Pacific state and officials warned of potentially dangerous flooding.
Hurricane Lala was moving away from Hawaii's Big Island early Sunday, as the Pacific state experienced heavy rain and strong winds. The National Hurricane Center warned of potentially dangerous flooding and large, dangerous waves along the coast. Lala had strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane on Saturday, with winds up to 75 miles per hour.
It had peaked in intensity as it neared South Point on the Big Island but did not make landfall. A tropical storm warning was in effect for the state's seven other major islands. The Big Island could see between 30-35 inches of rainfall, leading to life-threatening flooding and mudslides in steep terrain areas. Power outages affected over 20,000 customers on Saturday, and damaging winds and heavy rain continued to spread across the island chain, including Maui.
Governor Josh Green declared a state of emergency, and officials advised residents to prepare, including clearing gutters and drains and securing outdoor items.
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