HEI - Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc.

09/08/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/08/2026 20:24

Hawaiian Electric expects to restore most Oahu customers by tonight

Hawaiian Electric expects to restore most Oahu customers by tonight

Approximately 13,100 customers restored today

Release Date: 9/8/2026

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HONOLULU, Sept. 8, 2026, 4 p.m. - Since this morning, Hawaiian Electric crews have restored power to approximately 13,100 Oahu customers following Hurricane Lowell's damaging tropical storm-force winds and heavy rainfall. As of 3 p.m., approximately 7,900 customers remain without power. The majority of the outages are concentrated on the Leeward and Windward coasts, where the most extreme weather conditions were experienced overnight. While estimated restoration times are not available for impacted areas, Hawaiian Electric expects to restore most Oahu customers later tonight.

Hurricane Lowell brought significant weather impacts, with wind gusts reaching 81 mph in Makaha and more than 9 inches of rainfall recorded in some areas. Although Oahu remained on the edge of Lowell's path, the island experienced tropical storm-force winds that damaged roadways and utility infrastructure and contributed to widespread outages. High surf with waves up to 25 feet also affected Oahu's Leeward Coast, inundating coastal areas, forcing the closure of Farrington Highway in Waianae and causing flooding in parts of Makaha.

Crews are on-site in West Oahu and starting repairs, but the closure of Farrington Highway delayed their ability to get there earlier today. Customers in Nanakuli, Waianae and Makaha should prepare for possible overnight outages.

Throughout the day, Hawaiian Electric crews conducted ground, drone and helicopter inspections across Oahu to identify storm damage and prioritize restoration efforts. Aerial inspections help crews assess the electric system and evaluate areas that may be difficult to access because of flooding, downed trees, road closures and storm debris or unsafe conditions.

Hawaiian Electric appreciates customers' patience and understanding as crews work to restore service as quickly and safely as possible.

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