Tonight, several developing stories as we come on the air. Tornadoes slamming the northeast. And the major hurricane now bearing down on the u. S. , historic in size. First, the images coming in tonight, that rare tornado on the ground near providence, rhode island. The twister crossing Interstate 295. A driver telling authorities her car was lifted into the air. Two tornados in massachusetts. Homes damaged, trees down. Trevor ault standing by with late reporting. Also tonight, bracing for that rare monster hurricane in the west. The first ever Tropical Storm watch now issued for southern california. The storm, hilary, a powerful category4 hurricane as we come on tonight. Winds up to 130 miles per hour. Millions now bracing for heavy rain and flash flooding. Major American Cities in the bullseye from san diego to las vegas. Meteorologist lee goldberg timing this out. We are just back from maui tonight, and 24 hours after answering tough questions on why maui did not sound those sirens
i mean, they were trapped. captain riley cannot get the images, the stories of all of those families out of his mind. those captains and so many across maui determined to help. side by side, unloading supplies by boat. in this moment, more than 100 volunteers joining hands, making a circle, and then starting their tireless work. the signs lahaina strong everywhere. this walgreens parking lot, volunteers have been manning 24/hour tents for families in need. leading the charge i tell people, don t give up. never give up hope. reporter: she is now sheltering four families at her home. we have a family of 23 family members of 23. five households burnt down. reporter: side by side on futons, couches, the living room, garage, clothes, food donated by the community. they were celebrating bryson s