Tropical Storm Lala Expected to Strengthen as It Nears Hawaii Tropical Storm Lala is hurtling towards the Hawaiian Islands, prompting authorities to warn residents of potentially devastating impact.
The Big Island is particularly at risk, with forecasts suggesting the storm could intensify into a Category 1 hurricane before making landfall on Saturday.
The prospect of a hurricane force storm hitting the islands serves as a sobering reminder of Hawaii's vulnerability to extreme weather events.