Tropical Storm Lala Intensifies Into Hurricane, Threatening Hawaii’s Big Island

Hurricane Lala formed Saturday on a path to make a rare landfall on Hawaii's Big Island.

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The National Weather Service confirmed Saturday that Tropical Storm Lala upgraded to hurricane status as it churned across the Pacific toward the Hawaiian Islands. Meteorologists warned that the system is on track to deliver an unusual direct strike to Hawaii’s Big Island, an occurrence that remains relatively rare in the region.

Hurricane Lala represents a significant weather threat to residents and visitors across the Big Island as it approaches. Forecasters urged the public to prepare for potential impacts including heavy rainfall, strong winds, and hazardous ocean conditions in the coming days.

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