- Hawaiian Electric continued power restoration work after storm-related outages, with rain slowing repairs in some areas.
- About 99% of customers on Hawaii Island, Oahu and in Maui County had power.
- On Hawaii Island, about 960 customers remained without power as of 4 p.m.
- Restoration work was hindered by fallen trees, including Albizia, and crews were removing trees to access damaged areas.
- Hawaiian Electric deployed additional personnel, helicopters and heavy equipment ahead of an approaching Kona low that could cause new or extended outages.
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