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- Katherine Rodriguez | NJ.com
Hawaii is bracing itself for a category 1 hurricane to make landfall on the big island of Hawaii on Saturday, and it is expected to move toward the smaller islands on Sunday
Lala is currently a tropical storm but is likely to be upgraded to a category 1 hurricane, according to the National Hurricane Center
The storm is expected to bring 2 feet of rain and sustained winds of 75 mph as it heads toward the island
A hurricane warning is in effect for Hawaii County, and a tropical storm watch has been issued in Maui, Lanai, Molokai and Kahoolawe counties
Here’s what travelers should know
How will Hawaii’s weather affect your travel plans?
Few flights have been disrupted so far, but some airlines have already begun issuing travel waivers
Southwest Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines and Air Canada are already offering waivers with differing terms for flights to and from Hawaiian airports Aug. 14 through Aug. 16
More airlines are likely to follow suit as the storm progresses
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Pride of America changed its itinerary to dock in the port of Honolulu to get ahead of the storm
Other passengers on cruise ships with Hawaiian destinations should check to see if their schedules have changed
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