Hawaii Issues Hurricane Watch for Big Island as Lala Nears With 20 Inches of Rain Possible
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Updated · PBS NewsHour · Aug 13
Hawaii Issues Hurricane Watch for Big Island as Lala Nears With 20 Inches of Rain Possible
3 articles · Updated · PBS NewsHour · Aug 13
Summary
Forecasters issued a hurricane watch for Hawaii's Big Island as Tropical Storm Lala, about 700 miles east-southeast of the state, strengthens and tracks west.
Lala carries 40 mph sustained winds and could reach near-hurricane strength before arriving, with rain expected to reach the islands late Friday.
Rainfall of 5 to 10 inches is forecast across the island chain, with isolated totals up to 20 inches that could trigger flooding and mudslides.
The storm is also expected to bring high winds and dangerous surf this weekend, while a separate Pacific storm, Hernan, is not threatening land.