#power outages
Update: Hawaiian Electric initiates rolling outages throughout Big Island
The request for conservation is prompted by the unavailability or reduced output of several large generators.
Water preparedness for extended power outages
An extended power outage could leave portions of the Department of Water Supply’s water systems empty and customers with no water.
Kona Low Day 2: What you need to know
The second day of severe weather is once again leading to road closures and bus route cancellations, among other impacts.
What are Kona Lows and why can they be devastating to Hawaiʻi?
Hawai‘i has experienced some especially strong and devastating Kona Lows in the past, one of the most recent occurred in December 2021.
Update: High Surf Warning extended; all major roadways open
The High Surf Warning has been extended into Wednesday.
Wind advisory issued for most of Big island through Monday at 6 p.m.
Trade winds are expected at 20 to 35 mph with gusts near 50 mph.
Strong Wind Warning in Effect for Big Island Mountains
Wind, Small Craft and High Surf Advisories are in effect for the Big Island.
HDOT Responding to Hurricane Lane
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is continuing to respond to damages caused by heavy rains on Hawai‘i Island.
‘Operation Snail Bail’ Protects Rare Snails From Hurricane
Members of the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife’s (DOFAW) Snail Extinction Prevention Program, transferred 2,000 rare Hawaiian snails from a temporary structure at Kawainui Marsh.
About 9,500 Big Island Customers Experience Power Outages
As Hurricane Lane slowly passes Hawai‘i Island, Hawai‘i Electric Light employees are responding to power outages caused by torrential rains, strengthening winds and catastrophic flooding.
Hawai’i Electric: More Evening Power Interruptions Not Anticipated
Hawai’i Electric Light says evening power interruptions are not anticipated on Sunday.
UPDATE: Thousands Still Without Power After Windy Weekend
Some Puna residents could face extended power outages after this weekend’s windy weather toppled trees and power lines.
Power Restoration Continues, 900 Remain Powerless
Hawai’i Electric Light says that 900 customers are still without power across the island as crews work around the clock to restore power.
Power, Road Access Affected by High Winds
Crews from Hawai’i Electric Light continue to work on scattered island wide power outages. Meanwhile, several roads are closed due to fallen trees and branches.
Problematic HELCO Line Causes Another Outage
More than 5,000 Hawaii Electric Light Co. customers lost power today because of a problem in a transmission line that has been causing problems since March 10.
