Strong winds trigger power outages, bring down trees

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Blustery conditions have buffeted the state this week ― and kept first responders and utility crews busy.

Forecasters say enhanced showers and spotty downpours will continue for windward and mauka areas.

The east end of the state will see the heaviest rainfall, but flooding is not expected.

Hawaiian Electric is responding to multiple outages, including in Central Oahu.

At 11:30 a.m., HECO reported over 1,300 customers have lost power in the Kaneohe area.

First Alert Forecast: Gusty winds with heavy rain expected to linger through Thursday

Honolulu police also responded to low hanging wires in Iwilei, Kalihi and Kailua.

Elsewhere, crews were responding to a downed tree near the intersection of Pali Highway and Nuuanu Pali Drive.

And in Wahiawa, there were reports of a rock on the road on Kamehameha Highway near Nui Avenue.

Motorists are advised to drive with caution as roads remain slick. Multiple crashes were reported across Oahu.

On Tuesday, a traffic pole came crashing down along Kapiolani Boulevard at Ward Avenue, snarling the morning commute. It has since been repaired.

Meanwhile, a wind advisory remains in effect until 6 a.m. Thursday for all islands as wet and windy weather persists over the next several days.

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This story will be updated.

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