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  1. El Nino is affecting Pacific weather patterns, leading to forecasts of intense heat waves, drought, and wildfires in Hawaii.
  2. Central Pacific hurricane season is affecting Maui County, with officials advising residents due to El Niño conditions.
  3. Tropical Storm Lala is bringing heavy rain and flooding to Maui County, prompting officials to issue warnings and advice.
  4. Storm Lala impacts both Hawaiʻi Island and Maui County.

Hawaiian Electric Addresses Power Outages Amid Severe Weather

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Hawaiian Electric is responding to scattered power outages across Hawaiʻi Island and Maui County following severe weather. As of September 26, 2026, crews were working to restore power to about 626 customers on Hawaiʻi Island. In Maui County and Oʻahu, outages impacted fewer than 40 customers each, and there were no major outages reported in Maui County.

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Why it matters

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The severe weather, including heavy rain and flooding, has saturated ground conditions, which increases the risk of vegetation damaging electrical equipment. Hawaiian Electric is prioritizing public safety and restoring power to critical facilities and the greatest number of customers first.

Storm Lala is bringing heavy rain and flooding to Maui County, prompting officials to issue warnings and advice.

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How it developed

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  1. High winds are increasing wildfire risk on Big Island.Sub-event
  2. Hawaiian Electric de-energized lines in Maui County due to a brushfire on September 26, 2026.Sub-event
  3. Power outages are being addressed by Hawaiian Electric across Maui County and Hawaiʻi Island.1 source

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Storm Lala impacts both Hawaiʻi Island and Maui County.

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