WWHW70 PHFO 051852

NPWHFO



URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Honolulu HI

852 AM HST Tue May 5 2026



HIZ052-053-060600-

/O.NEW.PHFO.AF.Y.0007.260505T2000Z-260506T0600Z/

Big Island Southeast-Big Island East-

852 AM HST Tue May 5 2026



...ASHFALL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM HST THIS EVENING...



* WHAT...Kilauea is erupting lava fountains 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.



* WHERE...Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and areas to the north and 

  northeast, including the communities of Volcano and Mountain View.



* WHEN...Until 8 PM HST this evening.



* IMPACTS...The public will be affected by a limited hazard extent. 

  Varying levels of tephra, including ash, Pele’s hair and other 

  lightweight pumice may fall downwind of the eruption. These small 

  particles are eye and respiratory irritants, but will have low 

  level impacts for most people.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Limit exposure to tephra, especially if you have respiratory 

sensitivities. Wear a mask, gloves, eye protection, and long 

clothing when clearing ashfall. Close windows and doors. Cover and 

disconnect water catchment systems to protect your water supply.



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Submit your reports and photos of ashfall from volcanic eruptions to 

the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory at:



  Hawaiiash.science/report_form



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