A powerful kona low storm system continues to impact the Hawaiian Islands, bringing severe weather that has triggered flash flood warnings and high wind alerts across the state. The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for the island of Oahu and a Flood Watch for all islands through the weekend. Emergency management officials are urging residents and visitors to avoid unnecessary travel and stay indoors due to dangerous road conditions and the threat of landslides.
The storm has caused significant disruptions, including widespread power outages. As of Saturday morning, Hawaiian Electric reported approximately 12,000 customers on Oahu were without power, with additional outages on Maui and Hawaii Island. Earlier reports of 111,000 outages appear to be inaccurate or refer to a peak cumulative figure from rolling outages. Crews are working to restore electricity as conditions allow.
Heavy rainfall has led to serious flooding, particularly on Oahu and Maui. Videos and reports show flooded streets, stranded vehicles, and a boat washed ashore in Kihei, Maui. The Honolulu Fire Department has conducted multiple rescues of people trapped by floodwaters. Forecasters warn that the slow-moving nature of the storm could lead to additional heavy rain, exacerbating the flood risk through Sunday.
