Hawaii declares state of emergency as Tropical Storm Lala closes in on islands

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

Tropical Storm Lala is 455 miles southeast of Hilo, Hawaii, with winds at 60 mph. Officials warn of intense rainfall.

See Tropical Storm Lala tracker as storm approaches Hawaii  USA Today

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

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.

Hawaii County Mayor Kimo Alameda joined CBS News with more emergency preparedness details as Tropical Storm Lala approaches and could soon become a hurricane.

Tropical Storm Lala formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean and is expected to become a hurricane while approaching the Big Island of Hawaii, where it could bring heavy rain and flooding this weekend, forecasters said.

Tropical Storm Lala continues to track through the central Pacific Ocean and is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane as it approaches the Big Island of Hawaii.

Forecasters have warned he system is expected to reach hurricane strength as it approaches Hawaii's Big Island.

Areas around Tokyo have recorded 360mm of rainfall in the 24 hours to Friday, causing widespread chaos and damage, while Hawaii prepares for Tropical Storm Lala.

The Pacific storm is currently gaining strength, according to the US National Weather Service.

Forecasters say Tropical Storm Lala has formed in the Pacific Ocean and a hurricane warning has been issued for the Big Island of Hawaii

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

LOS ANGELES: Hawaii declared a state of emergency on Thursday (Aug 14) as it prepared for Tropical Storm Lala, which could bring powerful winds, flooding and landslides this weekend.The Pacific storm is currently gaining strength, according to the National Weather Service (NWS), which expects it to become a hurricane a

The 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

Tropical Storm Hernan forms in the Pacific while a different weather system could soak Hawaii  Toronto Star

Forecasters say Tropical Storm Hernan has formed in the Pacific Ocean and isn't threatening land