Weather Alert in Oahu
WEATHER ALERT: Reposting from Hawaiian Electric Summary of HECO’s Post – Power Outage Update (as of 9 p.m. HST, March 15, 2026) Hawaiian Electric reports that hundreds of employees and contractors continue working around the clock to restore power following the destructive Kona Low storm. In many areas, fallen trees, branches, and debris must be cleared before crews can begin damage assessments and repairs. Residents are urged to remain prepared for possible extended outages. On Oahu, about 7,000 customers remain without electricity (about 3% of the island), including areas of Nanakuli, Kaimuki, Kaneohe, and Waipio. The H-3 Freeway reopened shortly after 6 p.m. after crews completed repairs to a major transmission line crossing above the highway. In Maui County, crews restored power to most South Maui customers and many in Kula between the Omaopio Road area and Lower Kula Highway. About 4,600 customers (around 6% of Maui customers) remain without power, mainly in Upcountry and East Maui. On Hawaii Island, about 14,500 customers remain without electricity across several areas including Puna, South Point, and North and South Kona. Crews conducted repairs and damage assessments in areas such as Keaau, Kurtistown, Mountain View, Volcano, and Kona. Two transmission lines were repaired today, and repairs to a third line are expected to be completed tomorrow. Crews also identified about 30 damaged or broken utility poles in inspected areas. Customers can check current outages or report outages at hawaiianelectric.com or through the HECO mobile app. #weather #alert #oahu #maui #hawaiiisland