Roseville resident Ruby Peralta and her family were also forced to change their plans after their Saturday morning flight to Honolulu was canceled.<\/p>\n
“We’re excited, but at the same time, we’re scared,” Peralta said. “But it is what it is.”<\/p>\n
Despite the setback, the family is trying to stay positive while searching for alternative travel arrangements.<\/p>\n
“We’re here as a family, so just enjoy. Maybe a few Mai Tais first,” Peralta said.<\/p>\n
Her husband, Percy Peralta, said growing up in Hawaii has given him some perspective on what residents are facing.<\/p>\n
“I grew up in the islands. We have experienced hurricanes before. I know what the expectations are,” he said.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, residents across Hawaii are preparing for Lala’s arrival by stocking up on water, batteries and other essentials.<\/p>\n
On Oahu, resident Jeremiah Loucks documented his preparations on social media.<\/p>\n
“Gotta deal with the storm. Got to go to the store, get water and batteries,” he said. “One of the first things that go on the island.”<\/p>\n
The storm is also affecting travelers already at sea.<\/p>\n
Travel blogger Amy English was aboard an Alaska-to-Hawaii cruise ship that encountered rough conditions as Hurricane Lala approached. English said the ship’s swimming pool water began sloshing around, prompting the vessel to change course for safety.<\/p>\n
Speaking from about 150 nautical miles off Honolulu, English said conditions remained manageable but uncertain.<\/p>\n
“It’s a little rough. It’s not to the point where they have the seasick bags out yet,” she said.<\/p>\n
The ship is now waiting for Honolulu Harbor to reopen before returning to port.<\/p>\n
“The game plan is right now, we’ll go back to port when the Coast Guard reopens the Port of Honolulu,” English said.<\/p>\n
“They’re expecting that to be Sunday afternoon, Sunday evening.” Until then, she said, “everything is very much up in the air right now.”<\/p>\n
As Hurricane Lala approaches, both travelers and Hawaii residents are bracing for potential impacts while hoping conditions improve in the days ahead.<\/p>\n
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