A hurricane is forecast to hit the Big Island of Hawaii this weekend, bringing heavy rain and wind. Should it make landfall, Lala would be the first hurricane to hit the island since 1871.

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.