...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...
Tropical Storm Lala is expected strengthen to a hurricane and bring damaging winds, heavy flooding rainfall, and dangerously high surf to portions of the state this weekend. Impacts are expected to begin tonight on the Big Island of Hawaii, then late tonight into Saturday morning for Maui County. Oahu and Kauai can expect impacts to begin by late Saturday afternoon into Saturday evening. Lala is expected to make landfall over the southern end of the Big Island of Hawaii on Saturday and pass just south of the rest of the island chain through Sunday. Damaging winds and heavy rainfall is expected across the entire state this weekend, with the Big Island of Hawaii likely seeing the greatest impacts. 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 50 mph Window for Tropical Storm force winds: Saturday evening until Sunday morning
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: Remaining efforts to protect property should be completed as soon as possible. Prepare for limited wind damage. ACT: Move to safe shelter 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: LATEST LOCAL FORECAST
Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for up to 2 feet above ground somewhere within surge prone areas Window of concern: through early Monday morning
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: Plan for storm surge flooding greater than 1 foot above ground. PREPARE: Complete preparations for storm surge flooding, especially in low-lying vulnerable areas, before conditions become unsafe. ACT: Leave immediately if evacuation orders are given for your area.
STORM SURGE: POTENTIAL IMPACTS
Localized inundation with storm surge flooding mainly along immediate shorelines and in low-lying spots, or in areas farther inland near where higher surge waters move ashore. Sections of near-shore roads and parking lots become overspread with surge water. Driving conditions dangerous in places where surge water covers the road. Moderate beach erosion. Heavy surf also breaching dunes, mainly in usually vulnerable locations. Strong rip currents. Minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. A few small craft broken away from moorings.
FLOODING RAIN: LATEST LOCAL FORECAST
Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 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 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.
