A hurricane has not made a direct landfall in Hawaii in over three decades. Tropical Storm Lala is expected to become a hurricane and come very close to the Big Island

The storm could become Tropical Storm Lala on the evening of Wednesday, Aug. 12. Hurricane forecasters expect a direct hit on Hawaii.

Forecasters say Tropical Storm Lala has formed in the Pacific Ocean and a hurricane watch has been issued for the Big Island of Hawaii.