Hawaii braces for potential first direct hit by a hurricane in 34 years

In a worst-case scenario, category one Lala could dump up to 25in (63cm) of rain on Big Island.

Tropical Storm Lala expected to strengthen as it nears Hawaii

Authorities warn residents to take precautions as storm expected to bring rain and strong winds to the island chain.

Tropical storm Lala closes in, hitting Hawaii's Big Island with rain, wind

Tropical storm Lala was already whipping and soaking Hawaii's Big Island early Saturday, with forecasts saying it could strengthen into a hurricane or, at the least, bring hurricane-force winds as it approaches land.

Hawaii under state of emergency ahead of historic hurricane

A hurricane is forecast to hit the Big Island of Hawaii this weekend, bringing heavy rain and wind. Should it make landfall, Lala would be the first hurricane to hit the island since 1871.

‘Enormous’ Tropical Storm Lala takes aim at Hawaii and sparks rare hurricane warning

Tropical Storm Lala is already whipping and soaking Hawaii's Big Island and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane

By Jennifer Sinco Kelleher

Hurricane Landfall Or Impact? What Matters As Lala Approaches Hawaii

Here's the latest information on Tropical Storm Lala as it approaches Hawaii. Forecasters still expect it to reach hurricane status.

By Marshall Shepherd, Senior Contributor

Hawaii Braces For Direct Tropical Storm Hit On Big Island

Hawaii Braces For Direct Tropical Storm Hit On Big Island Hawaii's Big Island is under a hurricane warning as Tropical Storm Lala is expected to make landfall on Saturday local time, according to the National Hurricane Center. "This is a very serious storm," Hawaii Gov. Josh Green told reporters late Friday night. "We have not had a hurricane make landfall in quite some time. So none of us really have experienced this really in, you know, the last couple of decades." Friday Aug...

By Tyler Durden