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Tropical Storm Lala forms in Pacific with aim at Hawaii
AP News • • nation
Key Points:
- Tropical Storm Lala formed in the Pacific Ocean and a hurricane watch has been issued for Hawaii's Big Island due to potential heavy rain, flooding, high winds, and dangerous surf expected this weekend.
- Lala is located about 700 miles east-southeast of Hawaii with sustained winds of 40 mph and is moving west, with forecasts indicating it may strengthen to near hurricane strength upon approach.
- The storm could bring rainfall totals between 5 to 10 inches, with isolated amounts up to 20 inches, raising concerns for flooding and mudslides across the Hawaiian Islands.
- Separately, Tropical Storm Hernan formed in the Pacific but poses no threat to land, currently situated about 1,460 miles west of Baja California with winds of 45 mph moving west-southwest.
