Hawaii Power Outages: Kona Storm Hits 100K Homes - The Weather Channel

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March 14, 2026
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Kona storm causes power outages affecting 100,000 homes in Hawaii.

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Hawaiian residents face extended power outages affecting daily activities and essential services.

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A severe storm system struck Hawaii's Kona region, leaving approximately 100,000 homes without electrical power. The Weather Channel reported the widespread outages across the affected area. The massive power disruption represents one of the largest utility emergencies to hit the Hawaiian islands in recent memory. Utility crews are now working to assess damage and restore electricity to the impacted communities.

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