Hawaiian Electric is keeping its public safety power shutoff watch active through Friday, which is neutral but worth watching for residents on the Big Island.

• The utility extended its warning that it may cut power deliberately to prevent wildfires.
• The watch now runs through Friday for the Big Island.
• This follows the pattern set after the deadly Maui fires, where utilities now preemptively shut off power during risky weather conditions.

Outlook: Residents should prepare for possible planned outages through the end of the week if conditions stay risky.