Rare Hurricane in Hawaii Destroys Homes, Knocks Out Power

A rare hurricane in Hawaii pummeled the Big Island and Maui over the weekend, leaving thousands without power, causing widespread damage, stranding tourists and prompting officials to issue a major disaster declaration. NBC’s Morgan Chesky reports and TODAY’s Dylan Dreyer shares the forecast.

A tropical storm warning remains in effect for Maui, Oahu and Kauai counties

Lala knocks out power, down trees in Hawaii  Reuters

Tropical Storm Lala is expected to strengthen to a hurricane before reaching Hawaii's Big Island this weekend, US forecasters say.

There is a 50 percent chance of rain for the Las Vegas Valley, the National Weather Service 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.

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Emergency warnings have been downgraded but unstable atmospheric conditions are forecast to persist across Kanto, Nagano and Yamanashi through early Saturday.

At least four people died in eastern Japan after "unprecedented" heavy rain that left thousands stranded at Narita airport overnight and snarled up roads and rail services, authorities said.