Democrat Governor Declares State Of Emergency As Tropical Storm Approaches

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green declared a state of emergency on Thursday as Tropical Storm Lala approaches the islands.

Lala is expected to become a Category 1 hurricane as it nears the Big Island.

The storm is predicted to produce 5 to 10 inches of rainfall across Big Island and Maui this weekend.

“Tropical Storm Lala is strengthening as it approaches Hawaiʻi and could near hurricane strength as it reaches Hawaiʻi Island on Saturday,” Green said

“A hurricane watch is in effect for for Hawaiʻi Island and a tropical storm warning is in effect for the state,” he added.

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Tropical Storm Lala is strengthening as it approaches Hawaiʻi and could near hurricane strength as it reaches Hawaiʻi Island on Saturday. A hurricane watch is in effect for for Hawaiʻi Island and a tropical storm warning is in effect for the state. pic.twitter.com/HPEJywZWjY

— Governor Josh Green (@GovJoshGreenMD) August 13, 2026

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Aloha State Daily shared further:

The Central Pacific Hurricane Center forecast Lala to “strengthen and become a hurricane as it approaches the Big Island of Hawai‘i on Saturday. A Hurricane Warning remains in effect for the Big Island and a Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Maui County. Tropical Storm Watches have been issued for O‘ahu and Kaua‘i Counties.”

Heavy rains are forecast for Hawai‘i Island today, “spreading westward across the remainder of the island chain during the weekend. This rainfall may produce life-threatening flooding and mudslides, especially in areas of steep terrain.”

“Large and dangerous waves, especially on the Big Island, are expected this weekend, with the greatest impacts along exposed windward and southern shores. This prolonged period of heavy surf may cause localized coastal flooding and significant beach erosion.”

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“Meteorologist Reynolds Wolf warns that Tropical Storm Lala could reach hurricane strength as it approaches the Hawaiian Islands. Heavy rain and powerful wind gusts bring significant risks of widespread power outages, flash flooding, and mudslides across the region,” The Weather Channel wrote.

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Meteorologist Reynolds Wolf warns that Tropical Storm Lala could reach hurricane strength as it approaches the Hawaiian Islands. Heavy rain and powerful wind gusts bring significant risks of widespread power outages, flash flooding, and mudslides across the region. Here is the… pic.twitter.com/6bpSqyHGDz

— The Weather Channel (@weatherchannel) August 14, 2026

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More from FOX Weather:

A Hurricane Warning is in effect for the Big Island and a Tropical Storm Warning now covers Maui County, including the islands of Maui, Lanai, Molokai and Kahoolawe.

Tropical Storm Watches are now in effect for the remainder of the state, including Honolulu and the rest of Oahu, as the storm continues its approach.

Tropical Storm Lala is currently about 420 miles southeast of Hilo, moving west-northwest at 12 mph, with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph.

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) no longer expects a direct landfall on the Big Island, with Lala expected to pass just south sometime Saturday.

However, FOX Weather Hurricane Specialist Bryan Norcross warned that the islands will still feel Lala’s most intense impacts.

“Whether the center of Lala officially makes landfall on the Big Island or passes by just to the south, Hawaii Island will take a hard hit,” Norcross said.

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