HEI - Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc.

09/26/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/26/2026 13:14

9 a.m. update: Hawaiian Electric responds to scattered power outages as Hurricane Nolo slowly moves westward

9 a.m. update: Hawaiian Electric responds to scattered power outages as Hurricane Nolo slowly moves westward

Release Date: 9/26/2026

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HONOLULU, Sept. 26, 2026 - Hawaiian Electric has been responding throughout the night to outages in various areas of Hawaii Island as Hurricane Nolo moves slowly westward. The company continues to encourage customers to prepare for possible power outages as strong winds and heavy rain remain in the forecast.

As of 7:30 a.m. today, crews are working to restore about 626 who are without power on Hawaii Island in areas of Ocean View, Hamakua, Lower Puna, Kau and North Kohala. There are no major outages on Maui County or Oahu, with crews addressing outages impacting less than 40 customers in each county. However, saturated ground conditions from recent rainfall continue to increase the risk of falling trees and vegetation-related damage to electrical equipment, even in areas not experiencing the strongest winds.

The company's crews, contractors and support staff remain ready to respond as conditions allow. However, customers should ensure emergency supplies are stocked, and phones and other essential devices are charged as they prepare for the possibility of extended outages from severe weather impacts.

If outages occur, Hawaiian Electric's restoration process is designed to restore power as safely and quickly as possible. Restoration efforts prioritize public safety, critical facilities and repairs that restore power to the greatest number of customers first. Customers can find outage updates, safety information and reporting options at hawaiianelectric.com or through the company's trouble lines:

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Hawaiian Electric communicates restoration information to customers frequently through the news media and the following mobile-friendly resources:

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