Tropical cyclone

Officials and utility companies on the Big Island are preparing for potential wildfires and storm impacts. These preparations are being undertaken due to the approach of a tropical cyclone in the area.

Tropical Storm Lala is forecast to pass near Hawaii this weekend, posing a potential tropical cyclone threat. The storm's passage could result in wind, rain, and surf impacts depending on its eventual path.

Tropical moisture will bring scattered showers to windward spots of the Big Island late Saturday/Sunday and continue across the rest of the state on Monday. Furthermore, a tropical low is expected to potentially develop south of the islands by midweek next week.

Hong Kong's rainfall this month has exceeded typical July levels by 23 per cent, with meteorologists linking the trend to global warming. The Hong Kong Observatory warned of more rainstorms as a tropical cyclone approaches the city.

Hong Kong’s observatory has warned of heavy rain and squally thunderstorms in the coming week, driven by a low-pressure trough. It remains uncertain whether the trough will develop into a tropical cyclone, with convective clouds affecting the central South China Sea expected to bring severe weather to the city.

Hong Kong issued the No 1 typhoon signal at 7:40am on Thursday as an approaching tropical cyclone moved south of the city. The cyclone's center was approximately 800 kilometers from Hong Kong, and authorities may assess raising the No 3 strong wind signal by Friday.

East Baton Rouge Parish officials are monitoring a potential tropical cyclone forming in the Gulf, which is expected to bring heavy rain to south Louisiana. The situation is being closely watched for impacts.

Forecasters have issued an advisory for the potential first tropical cyclone of the 2026 hurricane season, warning it could develop into a tropical storm by Wednesday. The advisory highlights the possibility of a tropical storm forming in the Gulf.

Hurricane season is influenced by the factors required to form tropical cyclones. The Atlantic may experience a relatively quiet hurricane season in 2026.