A tropical storm is gaining strength in the Pacific. Forecasters predict it will reach hurricane strength by the weekend. This storm may bring heavy rain and strong winds to Hawaii's Big Island.

The island has not seen a hurricane landfall in a long time. In fact, it has been over a century since the last one. A meteorologist notes that this would be the first time a hurricane has been tracked to the island since the use of satellites.

Further details about the storm's path and potential impact are available from the National Hurricane Center and other sources.