WWHW80 PHFO 092119 SPSHFO Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Honolulu HI 1119 AM HST Thu Apr 9 2026 HIZ023-026>028-051>054-100030- Kona-Kohala-Big Island Interior-Big Island Summits- Big Island South-Big Island Southeast-Big Island East- Big Island North- 1119 AM HST Thu Apr 9 2026 ...KILAUEA EPISODE 44 LAVA FOUNTAINING BEGAN TODAY AT 1110 AM HST... WHAT...Kilauea is undergoing an episodic fountaining eruption within the summit caldera. Fountaining episodes typically last less than 12 hours but ash can remain in the air longer depending on wind and weather conditions. IMPACTS...Varying levels of ash, Pele's hair, and other lightweight tephra may fall downwind of the eruption. In the current weather pattern, "downwind" will be to the north and northeast of the summit, including the communities of Volcano and Mountain View. Smaller particles can travel farther from the eruption site and may affect communities at greater distances. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you live downwind of the Kilauea summit, or plan to visit the summit area, stay informed about current volcanic activity and weather conditions. Winds from the south mean that tephra could fall in areas of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, on Highway 11 nearby, and in communities near the Kilauea summit region. Consider covering and temporarily disconnecting your water catchment system. Be prepared with eye and respiratory protection and be ready to shelter in place if necessarily. Follow all guidance from the National Park Service and the County of Hawaii. Be aware that road or park closures may occur. Areas farther downwind to the north and northeast of the Kilauea summit, including Puna, and North and South Hilo, and Hamakua Districts, may experience ash and Pele's hair. This statement will be issued daily and updated as needed. && For more information on the status of Kilauea Volcano, please see https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/volcano-updates For health and safety recommendations, please visit the Hawaii Interagency Vog Information Dashboard at https://vog.ivhhn.org Submit your reports and photos of ashfall from eruptions to the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory at https://hawaiiash.science/report_form $$