#High Wind
Hawaiian Electric to shut off power during high wind days to avoid risk of wildfires
This program will impact approximately 19,300 customers on the Big Island located between Kohala and Waikōloa in North Hawai‘i, between Kalaoa and Hōlualoa in West Hawai‘i and between Mauna Kea Access Road and Waiki‘i Ranch.
Update: Winter warning canceled for Big Island summits, wind advisory extended
Southwest winds of 40 to 50 mph with localized gusts to 60 mph are expected.
Wind advisory in effect on Big Island summits until Tuesday morning
The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for the Big Island’s summits, reporting west winds of 40 to 50 mph with localized gusts over 60 mph just before noon on Monday. The advisory is in effect until 6 a.m. Tuesday. “Winds this strong can make driving and walking difficult. The winds can forcefully […]
Update: High wind advisory for Big Island summits is canceled
A robust subtropical jetstream will bring dangerously strong west winds to the summits. Winds are expected to drop to advisory levels Saturday.
Update: High wind warning canceled for Big Island summits
Winds have dropped to below advisory levels.
High wind and surf expected on Hawai‘i Island through today; Hilo beach closed
Southwest winds are expected to increase to 20 to 30 mph with gusts of over 50 mph.
Update: Power restored to Hawaiian Electric customers North Kohala and Ka‘ū
All reported Big Island power outages impacting Hawaiian Electric customers have been restored.
