Hurricane warning issued for the Big Island of Hawaii as Tropical Storm Lala approaches

Hawaii has declared a state of emergency as Tropical Storm Lala approaches the islands. The National Hurricane Center issued a hurricane warning for the Big Island, as the storm is expected to strengthen. Rain is forecast to begin by midday Friday on the Big Island, with downpours intensifying throughout the day. The system is predicted to bring high winds, dangerous surf, and significant rainfall across the Hawaiian Islands starting late Friday as the rare storm threat closes in.