Hawaii Braces for Direct Hit from Tropical Storm Lala As Tropical Storm Lala closes in on the Big Island, Hawaii is bracing for a potentially catastrophic hurricane that could bring devastating winds, torrential rainfall, and unprecedented flooding to the island chain.
The storm's approach comes amidst a strengthening El Niño in the Pacific, which has already begun to unleash its fury across the region.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) warns of life threatening flash floods and mudslides as Lala makes landfall on Saturday.