A hurricane watch was issued Thursday for the Big Island.August 13, 2026, 12:03 PMTropical Storm Lala has formed in the central Pacific Ocean and is forecast to strengthen, possibly nearing hurricane strength, in the coming days as it approaches the Big Island of Hawaii on Saturday.Potential Tropical Cyclone - Forecast TrackerABC NewsA hurricane watch was issued Thursday for the Big Island.The storm was 705 miles east-southeast from Hilo, Hawaii, on the east coast of the Big Island, as of Thursday morning. Winds are 40 mph.Tropical Storm Lala could near hurricane strength in the next several days as the storm is forecasted to gradually strengthen.The storm is currently moving west at 10 mph.Popular ReadsHeavy rain, strong winds and rough surf are likely this weekend. The exact timing and intensity of the impacts are still uncertain and will depend on the Lala's exact track.Popular Reads