Lala Becomes Category 1 Hurricane, Bears Down on Hawaii's Big Island The specter of Hurricane Lala bearing down on Hawaii's Big Island serves as a stark reminder of the region's vulnerability to extreme weather events.
As the storm hurtles towards land, residents and visitors alike are bracing for impact.
A rare hurricane warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for the Big Island, with forecasters predicting erratic motion as Lala interacts with the island's terrain.