The National Hurricane Center said rain is expected to begin affecting the Big Island on Aug. 14 before spreading westward through the weekend.
Tropical Storm Lala is expected to strengthen as it makes its way toward Hawaii on Friday, eventually reaching hurricane status as it approaches the Big Island early Saturday, forecasters say.
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Track the storm right now: Forecasters expect Lala to be near the Big Island tomorrow before passing south of the rest of the Hawaiian Islands later in the weekend.
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What does this mean for people in the impact zone? Authorities are urging island residents to prepare for potential flooding and high winds.
