Hawaiian Electric is bracing for wildfire risk as windy, dry weather spreads across the islands, which is bad news for Oahu residents who could now face planned power shutoffs.

• Leeward Oahu has been added to the public safety power watch, with the highest risk Sunday late morning into early afternoon.
• Big Island and Maui County are already under similar watches.
• Residents in affected areas should prepare for possible extended outages with flashlights and extra batteries on hand.

Outlook: Hawaiian Electric will keep monitoring conditions and may shut off power in high-risk areas if winds and dryness stay severe through Sunday.