Weather Alert in Oahu
WEATHER ALERT: Reposting from Hawaiian Electric Outage update as of 1:30 p.m. HST on March 21, 2026: Hawaiian Electric has begun assessing circuits that were proactively shut off due to flooding in the North Shore area of Oahu. Lines and equipment must be inspected for damage and any necessary repairs must be completed before electricity can be safely restored. Crews will first inspect the Waialua Substation, which provides power to areas in and beyond the evacuation zone. The substation was shut down for safety due to flooding, which is why customers served by that substation lost power. Once the substation is cleared of floodwater, debris, and any damage, crews will inspect the lines serving Waimea, Kuilima/Turtle Bay, and Kawailoa. If no damage is found, power may be restored to about 2,200 customers in those areas, with other areas restored as inspections continue. All customers in the impacted area, including evacuees returning to their property or residents who did not leave their homes should: • Make sure electrical outlets are clear of any water and then shut off the main breaker • Wait for Hawaiian Electric to announce it is safe to turn on the main breaker • Call our trouble line at 1-855-304-1212 to report any damage to power lines or poles around their home • Downed power lines may be energized and dangerous. For your safety, stay at least 30 feet or more away from downed power lines. Read more about downed power line safety at hawaiianelectric.com/downedpowerline Customers on Oahu, Hawaii Island and in Maui County should also remain prepared for the possibility of new outages due to ongoing heavy rain and wind from the latest storm still impacting the state. As of 1:30 p.m.: • Maui County: About 170 customers are without power. • Hawaii Island: About 230 customers are out of power, mostly in the Puna area. Restoration work today is focused on Upper & Lower Puna as well as in Wood Valley and Kapapala Ranch. • Oahu: Roughly 6,500 customers are without electricity, including 6,400 in the North Shore area. Hawaiian Electric Trouble Lines: Oahu: 1-855-304-1212 Hawaii Island: 1-855-304-9191 Maui County: 1-855-304-8181 #weather #alert #hawaii