In a worst-case scenario, category one Lala could dump up to 25in (63cm) of rain on Big Island.

Storms regularly sweep across Hawaii, but actual hurricanes are rare. As Lala approached, propane, ice and Oreos were among the priorities.

Hawaii has only seen a few direct landfalling hurricanes in the last century, with many storms over the years passing near the islands, but never directly hitting them. So, why is it so rare that hurricanes make landfall in Hawaii?