A power generator could come in handy during a blackout and could even keep hundreds of dollars of food from spoiling.
The storm and its name had no connection to Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
Forecasters are monitoring a system off Africa that may strengthen
Hurricane Lala weakened Sunday to a tropical storm after raking Hawaii without making landfall, its heavy rains and winds strong enough to sweep around 100 homes off their foundations on the Big Island, officials said.
Hurricane Lala weakened to a tropical storm after raking Hawaii without making landfall, its heavy rains and winds strong enough to sweep around 100 homes off their foundations on the Big Island, officials said.