...TROPICAL STORM WATCH 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: 25-35 mph with gusts to 50 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 hazardous wind of equivalent tropical storm force. PREPARE: Efforts to protect property should now be underway. Prepare for limited wind damage. ACT: Act now to complete preparations before the wind becomes hazardous.
WIND: POTENTIAL IMPACTS
Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about. Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over. A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways. Scattered power and communications outages.
STORM SURGE: THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY
The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady 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: POTENTIAL IMPACTS
Little to no potential impacts from storm surge flooding.
FLOODING RAIN: LATEST LOCAL FORECAST
Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 3-6 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 increased from the previous assessment. PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for moderate flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues are possible. PREPARE: Consider protective actions if you are in an area vulnerable to flooding. ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take action may result in serious injury or loss of life.
FLOODING RAIN: POTENTIAL IMPACTS
Moderate rainfall flooding may prompt several evacuations and rescues. Rivers and tributaries may quickly become swollen with swifter currents and overspill their banks in a few places, especially in usually vulnerable spots. Small streams, creeks, canals, arroyos, and ditches overflow. Flood waters can enter some structures or weaken foundations. Several places may experience expanded areas of rapid inundation at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage areas. Some streets and parking lots take on moving water as storm drains and retention ponds overflow. Driving conditions become hazardous. Some road and bridge closures.
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.
