A rare hurricane landfall threat for Hawaii's Big Island as Lala nears

Tropical Storm Lala is expected to strengthen to a hurricane before reaching Hawaii’s Big Island this weekend, forecasters said, bringing heavy rains that can cause destructive flooding and strong winds that can fuel wildfires.

Tropical Storm Lala is expected to strengthen into a hurricane as it approaches Hawaii's Big Island

Tropical Storm Lala is expected to strengthen into a hurricane as it approaches Hawaii's Big Island

A hurricane warning has been issued for the Big Island of Hawaii as Tropical Storm Lala approaches. NBC News’ Morgan Chesky reports as the storm is expected to become a hurricane as it nears the island on Saturday.

A hurricane warning has been issued in addition to urgent calls from officials for residents to complete storm preparations.

Hawaii could see a rare hurricane landfall as Lala approaches  CNN

Tropical Storm Lala could bring strong winds and heavy rain to Hawaii over the next few days. Michael Brennan, a NOAA Hurricane Center director, has more on what to expect.

Tropical Storm Lala is expected to strengthen near Hawaii, prompting a hurricane warning for the Big Island

The Big Island is expected to begin to see rain from Lala by midday Friday, and downpours are expected to intensify through the day.

The National Hurricane Center says the storm could become a hurricane and bring rain to the Hawaiian Islands starting late Friday as well as high winds and dangerous surf.

Hurricane warning is issued for the Big Island of Hawaii as Tropical Storm Lala approaches  apnews.com

LUCENA CITY — Fourteen local governments in Cavite province suspended classes in public and private schools on Friday (Aug. 14), due to inclement weather brought by the enhanced southwest monsoon.  Among them are Bacoor City, Cavite City, Trece Martires City, Imus City, Dasmariñas City, and the municipalities of Kawit,

Lala could be a hurricane when it hits Hawaii: Forecasters  USA Today

This storm, a rarity for this part of the Pacific, is expected to bring heavy rains, strong wind and possibly “life-threatening flooding” to Hawaii this weekend