Kamuela, HI Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt.

* WHERE...Maalaea Bay, Pailolo Channel, Alenuihaha Channel, Big
Island Leeward Waters and Big Island Southeast Waters.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in these conditions.

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...KILAUEA EPISODE 44 PRECURSORY ACTIVITY STARTED THIS MORNING...

WHAT...An episodic fountaining eruption is expected within
the Kilauea summit caldera. The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory has
indicated a potential eruption window between Monday April 6th
and Tuesday April 14th. Fountaining episodes typically last less
than 12 hours but ash can remain in the air longer depending on
wind and weather.

IMPACTS...If an eruption occurs, 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.

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.

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