Lala's Approach: A Storm of Unwelcome Proportions Tropical Storm Lala, a potent storm with maximum sustained winds near 70 miles per hour and predicted rainfall totals of up to 25 inches, is bearing down on Hawaii.
The storm's projected path and intensity have prompted the governor to declare a state of emergency, a prudent move given the potential for devastating consequences.
The Hawaiian Islands are no strangers to tropical storms, but Lala has all the makings of a potentially disastrous event.