Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 27 at 11:28AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 27, 2026 - 2:28pm
Expires:
June 27, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
Lava fountaining from Kilauea eruption episode 50 started this
morning at 10:10 AM HST. The latest radar imagery shows the highest
detectable ashfall (tephra) from the lava fountaining is currently
rising to around 13,000 feet above ground level this morning. Low
level trade winds will push ash toward the southwest, and any ash
fallout will likely occur over the Kau District and Highway 11
southwest of the town of Volcano. This includes the communities of
Pahala and Naalehu.
Avoid excessive exposure to ash which is an eye and respiratory
irritant. Those with respiratory sensitivities should take extra
precaution to minimize exposure.
Area Description:
Big Island Interior; Big Island Summit; Big Island South; Big Island Southeast; Big Island East
Forcast Office:
NWS Honolulu HI
Sender: