Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 14 at 9:47PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 15, 2026 - 12:47am
Expires:
May 15, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
Lava fountaining from Kilauea eruption episode 47 started this
afternoon at 3:27 PM HST and continues this evening. The latest
radar imagery shows the highest detectable ashfall (tephra) from
the lava fountaining is currently rising to around 8,000 feet
above ground level this evening. Low level trade winds continue
to push the ashfall particles toward the southwest direction on
radar, and any additional ash from this eruption will likely fall
near the Kilauea eruption source and over portions of the Kau
District immediately southwest of Halemaumau Crater.
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 South; Big Island Southeast; Big Island East
Forcast Office:
NWS Honolulu HI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov