Hawaii braces for first direct hurricane hit in 34 years

Hawaii is preparing for its first direct hurricane hit since 1992 as category one storm Lala approaches, with a hurricane warning for Big Island and tropical storm warnings for other islands. The storm could bring up to 25 inches of rain and a 3-foot storm surge, prompting officials to warn of life-threatening conditions. Flights have been grounded at major airports, and residents are urged to complete storm preparations.