Hurricane Lala Nears Hawaii: Life-Threatening Floods, Mudslides And Power Outages Reported

Hurricane Lala is bringing strong winds and heavy rain across Hawaii. With authorities warning of life-threatening flooding and mudslides, the storm has also left over 42,000 power customers without electricity. Lala has strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane, packing winds of up to 75 mph or 120 kmph. It is expected to pass close to the southern tip of the Big Island before moving west. The island could get 10 to 20 inches of rain, with up to 25 inches in some areas. A hurricane warning remains in place, with tropical storm warnings for Maui County. Hawaii Governor Josh Green has urged residents to take the threat seriously, warning that the next eight hours will be pretty consequential. With heavy rain and strong winds, expected officials are urging residents to stay safe and seek shelter where it is necessary. Hawaii could see its first direct hurricane hit since 1992, and the Big Island's first landfall in 155 years.