Tropical Storm Lala strengthens into a Category 1 hurricane as it approaches Hawaii's Big Island with heavy rains, winds
Tropical Storm Lala strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane with sustained winds of 75 mph as it approached Hawaii's Big Island. The National Hurricane Center warned of heavy rainfall, with forecasts predicting 8 to 12 inches across Maui and the Big Island, raising concerns of mudslides and flooding. Residents are urged to shelter in place as the storm impacts the region.