Hawaii's Big Island under rare hurricane landfall threat as Tropical Storm Lala strengthens

Tropical Storm Lala is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane before making landfall on Hawaii's Big Island, an event not recorded since 1871. Forecasters warn of potential destructive flooding and life-threatening storm surges across Maui and the Big Island due to expected heavy rainfall totals up to 25 inches. Officials are urging residents to take the threat seriously and prepare for impacts regardless of whether a direct landfall occurs.