Storm Lala: Hawaii braces for potential first direct hit by a hurricane in 34 years
- Packing 75mph (120km/h) winds, Lala gained hurricane strength on Saturday.
- In a worst-case scenario, it could dump up to 25in (63cm) of rain on Big Island and produce a 3ft storm surge.
- A hurricane warning is in effect for Big Island, while Maui County, Oahu, Kauai and Niihau are under a tropical storm
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- Packing 75mph (120km/h) winds, Lala gained hurricane strength on Saturday.
- In a worst-case scenario, it could dump up to 25in (63cm) of rain on Big Island and produce a 3ft storm surge.
- A hurricane warning is in effect for Big Island, while Maui County, Oahu, Kauai and Niihau are under a tropical storm
Sources: BBC News