Hawaii is under a hurricane warning as a rapidly forming storm in the Pacific Ocean is projected to make a potential direct hit on the Big Island this weekend, just weeks after Hurricane Lala caused widespread devastation and at least two fatalities.
The developing system, currently designated Invest 90, has a 90 percent chance of becoming a tropical cyclone by Friday, according to the National Hurricane Center. AccuWeather forecasters anticipate it will reach hurricane status by Saturday and could pass within 100 miles of Hawaii's Big Island hours later.
Spaghetti models, which track various storm path possibilities, indicate a potential track that would bring the storm directly ashore on the Big Island by Sunday. AccuWeather lead hurricane expert Alex DaSilva noted the Big Island's heightened vulnerability to flooding following Hurricane Lala's impact.
Early projections suggest the Big Island and Maui could receive between four and eight inches of rain. Some areas on the Big Island might experience up to 12 inches, with AccuWeather warning of a potential worst-case scenario of 24 inches.
Hurricane Lala, which struck Hawaii on August 15, is blamed for two deaths and an estimated $3-5 billion in destruction. Approximately 100 homes were damaged or washed away by floods and mudslides.
The current storm, Invest 90, is located less than 1,400 miles from Hawaii. If it develops into a cyclone with sustained winds between 39 and 74 mph, the National Hurricane Center will assign it a name, either Tropical Storm Iselle or Moke, depending on its Pacific location at the time of formation.
Hawaii's Governor Josh Green stated that 100 homes were damaged or lost in floods and mudslides during Hurricane Lala.
Meteorologists are closely monitoring the storm's development and its potential impact on the already-affected islands. 
