HEI - Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc.

02/08/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/09/2026 01:15

9 p.m. update: Extended overnight power outages possible as damaging winds batter the state

9 p.m. update: Extended overnight power outages possible as damaging winds batter the state

Release Date: 2/8/2026

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HONOLULU, Feb. 8, 2026 - Hawaiian Electric is urging customers to prepare for potential extended overnight power outages as strong winds and rain continue to impact the islands. Wind has been particularly powerful in West Maui, which saw gusts upwards of 70 miles per hour, and in Leeward Oahu, which registered gusts upward of 50 miles per hour.

More than 150 Hawaiian Electric employees and contractors are dedicated to restoration efforts in the field. In the past 24 hours, they've restored power to more than 45,000 customers. However, crews have to suspend work whenever it is not safe to continue, such as when wind gusts make it dangerous to raise the hydraulic boom of a utility bucket truck.

In Upcountry Maui, about 1,300 customers will remain without power overnight as island-wide gusts exceed 30 mph. In Kaluakoi, Molokai, crews are working to repair a damaged utility pole in a remote area before power is estimated to be restored early tomorrow morning.

On Hawaii Island, about 2,500 customers in the Mountain View and Kurtistown areas have no electricity due to a motor vehicle accident that damaged a utility pole. Crews are working to restore power to impacted customers, but some customers may remain without power until repairs can be completed safely.

On Oahu, about 14,200 customers are without power in various parts of the island.

The company urges customers to continue planning for potential extended outages, keeping safety as the priority at all times, and thanks them in advance for their patience with what we know will be a challenging next several days.

How to stay informed

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

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