Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
423 PM HST Wed Aug 12 2026

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423 PM HST Wed Aug 12 2026

...KILAUEA EPISODE 53 STARTED THIS AFTERNOON...

WHAT...An episodic fountaining eruption is occurring within the
Kilauea summit caldera. Fountaining episodes typically last less
than 12 hours but ash can remain in the air longer depending on
wind and weather.

IMPACTS...Varying levels of ash, Pele`s hair, and other lightweight
tephra may fall downwind of the eruption. Smaller particles can
travel farther from the eruption site and may affect communities
at greater distances. Low level winds will carry any tephra to the
west or southwest of the summit. If the eruption is strong enough
to loft tephra above the trade wind inversion, tephra may be
carried to the north or northeast.

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. Be prepared to take precautions if needed,
such as disconnecting water catchment systems. Follow all guidance
from the National Park Service and the County of Hawaii. Be aware
that road or park closures may occur.

Avoid excessive exposure to ash which is an eye and respiratory
irritant. Those with respiratory sensitivities should take extra
precaution to minimize exposure.

This statement will be issued daily and updated as needed.

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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



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