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Months after March Kona lows, Hawaii communities brace for potential hurricane

Tropical Storm Lala strengthened Friday as it moved toward Hawaii, with forecasters expecting it to reach hurricane strength before approaching Hawaii island this afternoon and warning of dangerous conditions statewide through the weekend.

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Tropical Storm Lala strengthened Friday as it moved toward Hawaii, with forecasters expecting it to reach hurricane strength before approaching Hawaii island this afternoon and warning of dangerous conditions statewide through the weekend.

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Tropical Storm Lala strengthened Friday as it moved toward Hawaii, with forecasters expecting it to reach hurricane strength before approaching Hawaii island this afternoon and warning of dangerous conditions statewide through the weekend.

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