...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...
Lala is expected strengthen to a hurricane and bring potentially damaging winds, heavy flooding rainfall, and dangerously high surf to portions of the state this weekend. Some impacts could be experienced as early as tonight on the Big Island of Hawaii and possibly Maui. Lala will then move over or just south of the Big Island of Hawaii on Saturday and pass just south of the rest of the island chain through Sunday. While the Big Island of Hawaii will likely experience the greatest impacts, damaging winds and heavy rainfall will be possible across the entire state this weekend. Do not focus on the exact forecast track or intensity of Lala at this time, and be prepared for changes in future forecasts.
WIND: LATEST LOCAL FORECAST
Peak Wind Forecast: 30-40 mph with gusts to 60 mph
WIND: THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY
The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. PLAN: Plan for dangerous wind of equivalent strong tropical storm force. PREPARE: Remaining efforts to protect life and property should be completed as soon as possible. Prepare for significant wind damage. ACT: Move to safe shelter before the wind becomes hazardous.
WIND: POTENTIAL IMPACTS
Some damage to roofing and siding materials, along with damage to porches, awnings, carports, and sheds. A few buildings experiencing window, door, and garage door failures. Mobile homes damaged, especially if unanchored. Unsecured lightweight objects become dangerous projectiles. Several large trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Several fences and roadway signs blown over. Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban or heavily wooded places. A few bridges, causeways, and access routes impassable. Scattered power and communications outages, but more prevalent in areas with above ground lines.
STORM SURGE: THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY
The storm surge threat has decreased from the previous assessment. PLAN: There is little to no threat of storm surge flooding. Rough surf, coastal erosion, and life-threatening rip currents are possible. PREPARE: Little to no preparations for storm surge flooding are needed. ACT: Follow the instructions of local officials. Monitor forecasts.
STORM SURGE: REALIZED IMPACTS
Little to no additional surge impacts expected. Community officials are now assessing the extent of actual surge impacts accordingly.
FLOODING RAIN: LATEST LOCAL FORECAST
Peak Rainfall Amounts: 2-4 inches, with locally higher amounts
FLOODING RAIN: THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY
The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for major flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues are likely. PREPARE: Strongly consider protective actions, especially if you are in an area vulnerable to flooding. ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take action will likely result in serious injury or loss of life.
FLOODING RAIN: POTENTIAL IMPACTS
Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues. Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, arroyos, and ditches may become dangerous rivers. In mountain areas, destructive runoff may run quickly down valleys while increasing susceptibility to rockslides and mudslides. Flood control systems and barriers may become stressed. Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed away. Many places where flood waters may cover escape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of moving water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become dangerous. Many road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out.
TORNADO: LATEST LOCAL FORECAST
Situation is unfavorable for tornadoes
TORNADO: THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY
The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. PLAN: Tornadoes are not expected. Showers and thunderstorms with gusty winds may still occur. PREPARE: Little to no preparations needed to protect against tornadoes at this time. Keep informed of the latest tornado situation. ACT: Listen for changes in the forecast.
TORNADO: POTENTIAL IMPACTS
Little to no potential impacts from tornadoes.
