Tropical Storm Lala is currently moving northwest at 15 mph after passing the Big Island. While downgraded to a tropical storm with 70 mph winds, the weather system continues to bring heavy rain and damaging wind conditions to the area. Tropical-storm-force winds extend up to 175 miles from the center of the storm.
A flash flood warning remains in effect for the Big Island until 7 a.m. Sunday. Emergency responders reported that two homes in Naalehu were swept away by intense rainfall earlier in the night. While rain rates have slowed slightly, parts of the island are still seeing rainfall up to 1.5 inches per hour. Many roads across the Kau District remain closed due to these ongoing conditions.
The storm is moving toward the other Hawaiian Islands. A tropical storm warning is now active for all counties across the state. Maui is already experiencing significant rain and wind, while conditions are expected to deteriorate on Oahu and Kauai later today. Forecasters expect the storm to make a gradual westward turn and slowly weaken over the coming days, though heavy rain totals remain a concern for the entire island chain.
In addition to wind and rain, coastal areas are under a high surf advisory until 2 p.m. Sunday. Waves are reaching 10 to 14 feet, and storm surge of up to 3 feet is possible along the coast. Residents are advised to avoid low-lying areas near the shore, as rising water and large waves present a significant risk of coastal flooding and beach erosion. Residents should continue to monitor local updates from the National Weather Service as the situation evolves.