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Hawaii’s Big Island lashed by rain and wind as Tropical Storm Lala closes in
The storm is forecast to strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane overnight, with the Hilo side possibly seeing up to 20 inches of rain.
- The National Hurricane Center expects Tropical Storm Lala to reach hurricane strength as it approaches the Big Island from the southeast this weekend with eye wall winds of 65 mph.
- Hawaii has not experienced a landfalling hurricane since 1992, and a direct hit on the Big Island would be the first since 1871, according to National Weather Service meteorologist Vanessa Almanza.
- The Big Island is under a Hurricane Warning with 45-70 mph winds and up to 25 inches of rain forecast, while Maui County remains under a Tropical Storm Warning with High Surf Warnings in effect.
- Representative Jeanne Kapela urged residents to reach safety before conditions deteriorate, noting many parts of the state are still recovering from devastating March flooding.
- The storm is expected to clear the state late Sunday with typical weather returning Monday, though experts note this year's strong El Niño pattern increases Pacific hurricane activity.
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Hurricane Lala strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane on Saturday and is already battering parts of Hawaii.
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