Utilities and Hawaii Department of Transportation prepare for severe weather
By Nathan Shinagawa
Published on March 10, 2026.
Showers and winds are expected as early as tomorrow night and potentially lasting through the weekend, with National Weather Service meteorologist Matthew Foster suggesting that the weather may continue to deteriorate until Thursday before returning to the upper-level portion of the storm. Utility providers are preparing for the weather, reviewing their internal procedures and preparing for potential disasters. The Hawaiian Electric, which owns the Wahiawa reservoir, has been reviewing its internal procedures to ensure its equipment, equipment, and gear is ready for deployment. The Department of Transportation is also preparing for transportation, with vehicles fueled up and charged, and airports and harbors cleared.
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