HONOLULU — Hawaii declared a State of Emergency as Tropical Storm Lala closes in, with the system expected to become a Category 1 hurricane as it approaches the islands with intense winds and flooding rain.

The Big Island is expected to begin to see rain from Lala by midday Friday, and downpours are expected to intensify through the day.

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

Tropical Storm Lala is currently about 455 miles southeast of Hilo, Hawaii, with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph.

While the National Hurricane…

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