Hawaii County mayor gives update on major storm hitting the Big Island
Tropical storm Lala is battering Hawaii's Big Island with flooding, high winds, and widespread power outages, and conditions are still getting worse.
- Power outages doubled through the day, from 30,000 customers to 63,000 without power.
- The storm stalled over the island, dumping up to 20 inches of rain with wind gusts of 70 to 80 mph.
- One person was killed and two hurt in a car crash in Ocean View, with more injuries from falling trees.
- Road closures tripled to over 30 islandwide, and repair crews have been pulled back for their own safety.
- Twelve shelters are open with 140-plus people inside, and the National Guard has brought in high-water vehicles.
Outlook: Power likely stays out for a while since crews can't work until winds drop below 35 mph, and residents are being told to shelter in place as the storm's edge keeps lashing the island.