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Tropical Storm Lala is expected to strengthen to a hurricane before reaching Hawaii’s Big Island this weekend, forecasters said Friday, bringing heavy rains that can cause destructive flooding and strong winds that can fuel wildfires.

Much of the Midwest is under flood watches and warnings.

About 97 million people from the central Plains through the Southeast are under heat advisories, according to the National Weather Service.

Hamilton County Commissioner Steve Dillinger said the emergency declaration allows local government to move faster in directing resources to hard-hit areas.

Live Fuel Moisture measures the water content in living plants and serves as one of the primary gauges fire agencies use to assess wildfire danger.

Rainfall is the most severe threat, with forecasts calling for 5 to 10 inches across Maui and the Big Island, with isolated totals up to 25 inches on the Big Island.

Wind in Gary and Hammond on Aug. 11 surged past 99 and 90 mph, respectively, while Newcastle and Henry County were slammed with up to 10 inches of rain, according to National Weather Service data.

Severe weather is causing dangerous conditions from Illinois to Ohio, as communities begin assessing the damage.

In addition to declaring a state of emergency, Governor Mike DeWine activated 40 members of the Ohio National Guard on August 11 after severe flooding in the two counties.

Some locations could experience feels-like temperatures above 105 degrees for several days.

Personal weather stations across the region logged numerous gusts of 80 mph or greater during the height of the storm.

The outlook calls for a more active southern storm path during winter 2026-27, with milder periods interrupted by shorter bursts of cold and snow farther north.

Hundreds of thousands of people in southwestern Japan were ordered to evacuate and more than 500 flights cancelled on Friday as slow-moving Typhoon Dolphin approached the region to bring violent winds, heavy rain and high waves.

Hikers are also advised to carry fluids and electrolytes and schedule strenuous activity during cooler parts of the day.

Residents of Spokane, Washington state, take stock of damage after devastating wildfires destroyed homes and other structures.

The declaration took effect Aug. 1 and covers all areas within Mount Airy's jurisdiction.

Radar animation shows Hurricane Lala as it approaches Hawaii’s Big Island.

Hurricane Lala weakened to a tropical storm Sunday after skirting Hawaii without making landfall, but it wasn't done punishing the Big Island with hurricane-force gusts.

Hawaii’s Big Island was threatened Saturday with its first possible direct hit from a hurricane in 155 years as Hurricane Lala roared in the Pacific Ocean and gusty wind, waves and rain pounded the region.

Indiana authorities said at least five people have died as a result of severe storms and flooding across the state this week.

Tropical Storm Lala is expected to strengthen to a hurricane before reaching Hawaii’s Big Island this weekend, forecasters said Friday, bringing heavy rains that can cause destructive flooding and strong winds that can fuel wildfires.

Much of the Midwest is under flood watches and warnings.

About 97 million people from the central Plains through the Southeast are under heat advisories, according to the National Weather Service.

Hamilton County Commissioner Steve Dillinger said the emergency declaration allows local government to move faster in directing resources to hard-hit areas.

Live Fuel Moisture measures the water content in living plants and serves as one of the primary gauges fire agencies use to assess wildfire danger.

Rainfall is the most severe threat, with forecasts calling for 5 to 10 inches across Maui and the Big Island, with isolated totals up to 25 inches on the Big Island.

Wind in Gary and Hammond on Aug. 11 surged past 99 and 90 mph, respectively, while Newcastle and Henry County were slammed with up to 10 inches of rain, according to National Weather Service data.

Severe weather is causing dangerous conditions from Illinois to Ohio, as communities begin assessing the damage.

In addition to declaring a state of emergency, Governor Mike DeWine activated 40 members of the Ohio National Guard on August 11 after severe flooding in the two counties.

Some locations could experience feels-like temperatures above 105 degrees for several days.

Personal weather stations across the region logged numerous gusts of 80 mph or greater during the height of the storm.

The outlook calls for a more active southern storm path during winter 2026-27, with milder periods interrupted by shorter bursts of cold and snow farther north.

Hundreds of thousands of people in southwestern Japan were ordered to evacuate and more than 500 flights cancelled on Friday as slow-moving Typhoon Dolphin approached the region to bring violent winds, heavy rain and high waves.

Hikers are also advised to carry fluids and electrolytes and schedule strenuous activity during cooler parts of the day.

Residents of Spokane, Washington state, take stock of damage after devastating wildfires destroyed homes and other structures.

The declaration took effect Aug. 1 and covers all areas within Mount Airy's jurisdiction.