Hawaiian Electric races to restore power on Hawaii Island as Tropical Storm Moke nears
HE•Restoration timeline and weather risks
Restoration estimates ranged from within 24 hours for many areas to 5–7 days for some circuits; full restoration for Kau targeted by Sept. 8.
Heavy rain and strong winds forecast through the weekend could slow repairs, extending outages in the hardest-hit locations.
Storm-related outages on Hawaii Island
Hawaiian Electric Industries reported storm-related damage on Hawaii Island as Tropical Storm Moke approached, disrupting electric service.
About 8,800 customers remained without power as of 9 a.m. today; roughly 2,500 were restored since yesterday morning.
