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**LALA FORECAST TO BRING HURRICANE CONDITIONS TO THE BIG ISLAND OF
HAWAII ON SATURDAY**


NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- None

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Big Island East, Big
Island Interior, Big Island North, Big Island South, Big Island
Southeast, Big Island Summits, Kohala, and Kona
- A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Central Oahu, East
Honolulu, Ewa Plain, Haleakala Summit, Honolulu Metro,
Kahoolawe, Kauai East, Kauai Mountains, Kauai North, Kauai
South, Kauai Southwest, Kipahulu, Koolau Leeward, Koolau
Windward, Lanai Leeward, Lanai Mauka, Lanai South, Lanai
Windward, Maui Central Valley North, Maui Central Valley South,
Maui Leeward West, Maui Windward West, Molokai Leeward South,
Molokai North, Molokai Southeast, Molokai West, Molokai
Windward, Niihau, Oahu North Shore, Olomana, South Haleakala,
South Maui/Upcountry, Waianae Coast, Waianae Mountains, and
Windward Haleakala

* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 380 miles southeast of Honolulu or about 170 miles
southeast of Hilo
- 17.8N 153.5W
- Storm Intensity 65 mph
- Movement West-northwest or 285 degrees at 13 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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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 starting to begin on
the Big Island of Hawaii tonight, then will spread into Maui County
late tonight into Saturday morning. Oahu and Kauai can expect impacts
to begin by late Saturday afternoon into Saturday evening. Lala is
expected to pass or 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.

Damaging tropical storm force winds will begin tonight across parts of
the Big Island of Hawaii and Maui County, with hurricane force winds
possible as Lala moves near or over the Big Island Saturday. Damaging
winds are expected to spread westward to Oahu and Kauai later Saturday
afternoon and into Sunday. It is very important to note that the
mountainous terrain of the islands will likely produce localized areas
of highly enhanced and damaging winds, even well away from the
tropical cyclone center.

Flooding rain will be possible tonight on the Big Island of Hawaii,
but the threat of flash flooding will quickly ramp up on Saturday as
Lala approaches. The threat for flooding will begin over Maui County
on Saturday and spread to the rest of the state later Saturday and
Sunday. Heavy rainfall could persist into Monday for some areas,
mainly over the western end of the island chain. Lala is expected to
produce rainfall totals of 10 to 20 inches, with locally higher
amounts possibly up to 25 inches, across windward Big Island. Rainfall
totals of 8 to 12 inches are possible on windward Maui and up to
8 inches of rainfall could occur across the remainder of the island
chain. While the highest rainfall amounts will be focused over
windward areas, leeward areas will also have a significant flood risk.

Large swells generated by Lala will build tonight and produce
dangerous surf along exposed east and southeast shores of all islands.
Very large and extremely rough seas are expected to rapidly increase
tonight into Saturday on exposed southeast and east shores of the Big
Island and Maui, and then Oahu and Kauai by late Saturday. Damaging
surf, significant beach erosion, and overwash across vulnerable
coastal infrastructure is possible.


POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Prepare for life-threatening wind having possible extensive impacts
across the Big Island of Hawaii. Potential impacts in this area
include:
- Considerable roof damage to sturdy buildings, with some having
window, door, and garage door failures leading to structural
damage. Mobile homes severely damaged, with some destroyed.
Damage accentuated by airborne projectiles. Locations may be
uninhabitable for weeks.
- Many large trees snapped or uprooted along with fences and
roadway signs blown over.
- Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban
or heavily wooded places. Several bridges, causeways, and
access routes impassable.
- Large areas with power and communications outages.

Also, prepare for dangerous wind having possible limited to
significant impacts across the rest of the state.

* SURGE:
Prepare for locally hazardous surge having possible limited impacts
across Big Island of Hawaii. Potential impacts in this area include:
- 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:
Prepare for life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible
extensive impacts across Big Island of Hawaii and Maui County.
Potential impacts include:
- Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues.
- Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in
multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, arroyos, and
ditches may become dangerous rivers. In mountain areas,
destructive runoff may run quickly down valleys while
increasing susceptibility to rockslides and mudslides. Flood
control systems and barriers may become stressed.
- Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple
communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed
away. Many places where flood waters may cover escape routes.
Streets and parking lots become rivers of moving water with
underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become dangerous.
Many road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out.

Prepare for dangerous rainfall flooding having possible limited to
significant impacts across Oahu and Kauai County.

* TORNADOES:
Prepare for a tornado event having possible limited impacts across
the Big Island. Potential impacts include:
- The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution
of emergency plans during tropical events.
- A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power
and communications disruptions.
- Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, chimneys
toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned,
large tree tops and branches snapped off, shallow-rooted trees
knocked over, moving vehicles blown off roads, and small boats
pulled from moorings.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Follow the advice of local officials


* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to complete all preparations to protect life and
property in accordance with your emergency plan. Ensure you are in a
safe location before the onset of strong winds or possible flooding.

If you are relocating to safe shelter, leave as early as possible.
Allow extra time to reach your destination. Many roads and bridges
will be closed once strong winds arrive. Check the latest weather
forecast before departing and drive with caution.

If heading to a community shelter, become familiar with the shelter
rules before arrival, especially if you have special needs or have
pets. Take essential items with you from your Emergency Supplies Kit.

Failure to adequately shelter may result in serious injury or loss of
life. Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with any
orders that are issued. Remember, during the storm 9 1 1 Emergency
Services may not be able to immediately respond if conditions are
unsafe. This should be a big factor in your decision making.

Keep cell phones well charged. Cell phone chargers for automobiles
can be helpful, but be aware of your risk for deadly carbon monoxide
poisoning if your car is left idling in a garage or other poorly
ventilated area.

It is important to remain calm, informed, and focused during an
emergency. Be patient and helpful with those you encounter.

If you are a visitor, be sure to know the name of the city or town in
which you are staying and the name of the county or parish in which
it resides. Listen for these locations in local news updates. Pay
attention for instructions from local authorities.

Rapidly rising flood waters are deadly. If you are in a flood-prone
area, consider moving to higher ground. Never drive through a flooded
roadway. Remember, turn around don't drown!

If in a place that is vulnerable to high wind, such as near large
trees, a manufactured home, upper floors of a high-rise building, or
on a boat, consider moving to a safer shelter before the onset of
strong winds or flooding.

Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather radio or local news outlets
for official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes
to the forecast. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive weather
warnings.

* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov
- For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org
- For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org

NEXT UPDATE
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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Honolulu HI around 5 AM HST, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED
- Kihei
- Wailea
- Keokea

* WIND
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Equivalent Tropical Storm force wind
- Peak Wind Forecast: 30-40 mph with gusts to 70 mph
- Window for Tropical Storm force winds: Saturday morning
until early Sunday morning

- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 58
to 73 mph
- The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
- PLAN: Plan for dangerous wind of equivalent strong tropical
storm force.
- PREPARE: Remaining efforts to protect life and property
should be completed as soon as possible. Prepare for
significant wind damage.
- ACT: Move to safe shelter before the wind becomes hazardous.

- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Significant
- Some damage to roofing and siding materials, along with
damage to porches, awnings, carports, and sheds. A few
buildings experiencing window, door, and garage door
failures. Mobile homes damaged, especially if unanchored.
Unsecured lightweight objects become dangerous projectiles.
- Several large trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater
numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Several
fences and roadway signs blown over.
- Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within
urban or heavily wooded places. A few bridges, causeways,
and access routes impassable.
- Scattered power and communications outages, but more
prevalent in areas with above ground lines.

* STORM SURGE
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Localized storm surge possible
- 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

- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for storm
surge flooding greater than 1 foot above ground
- The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
- PLAN: The threat from storm surge is diminishing as flood
waters recede.
- PREPARE: Heed instructions from local officials when moving
about. Do not enter flooded areas.
- ACT: Exercise safety.

- REALIZED IMPACTS: Being Assessed
- Little to no additional surge impacts expected. Community
officials are now assessing the extent of actual surge
impacts accordingly.

* FLOODING RAIN
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flood Watch is in effect
- Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 2-4 inches, with locally
higher amounts

- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for major
flooding rain
- The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from
the previous assessment.
- PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for
major flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues are
likely.
- PREPARE: Strongly consider protective actions, especially
if you are in an area vulnerable to flooding.
- ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take
action will likely result in serious injury or loss of life.

- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Extensive
- Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and
rescues.
- Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in
multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, arroyos,
and ditches may become dangerous rivers. In mountain areas,
destructive runoff may run quickly down valleys while
increasing susceptibility to rockslides and mudslides.
Flood control systems and barriers may become stressed.
- Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple
communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or
washed away. Many places where flood waters may cover
escape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of
moving water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions
become dangerous. Many road and bridge closures with some
weakened or washed out.

* TORNADO
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:
- Situation is unfavorable for tornadoes

- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Tornadoes not expected
- 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.

- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
- Little to no potential impacts from tornadoes.

* FOR MORE INFORMATION:
- https://www.weather.gov/hfo

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Tropical Storm Warning, tropical storm conditions
expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30
kt, except north for Maalaea Bay, and seas 8 to 13 feet.

* WHERE...Kaiwi Channel, Maui County Windward Waters, Maui
County Leeward Waters, Maalaea Bay and Pailolo Channel.

* WHEN...For the Tropical Storm Warning, 6 AM Saturday through 6
AM Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM HST
Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which
could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

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...TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Tropical Storm Warning, tropical storm conditions
expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30
kt, except north for Maalaea Bay, and seas 8 to 13 feet.

* WHERE...Kaiwi Channel, Maui County Windward Waters, Maui
County Leeward Waters, Maalaea Bay and Pailolo Channel.

* WHEN...For the Tropical Storm Warning, 6 AM Saturday through 6
AM Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM HST
Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which
could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM HST THIS EVENING THROUGH
LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall will be
possible.

* WHERE...The island of Maui and the island of Hawaii.

* WHEN...From 6 PM HST this evening through late Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Significant flooding may occur due to the overflow of
streams and drainages. Roads in several areas may be closed, along
with property damage in urban or low lying spots due to runoff.
Landslides may also occur in areas with steep terrain.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Tropical Cyclone Lala will bring heavy rain to the Big Island and
Maui, beginning this evening through Saturday night. At this
time, amounts of 10 to 15 inches are possible over windward areas
of Big Island, with 8 to 12 inches over windward areas of Maui.
Higher localized amounts are possible.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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