This is a Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Message for Thursday, May 24, 2018, at 6:30 p.m.

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that an ash eruption at the Kīlauea summit occurred at about 6 p.m. The resulting ash plume reached 10,000 feet high and may affect the surrounding areas. The wind may carry ash to the southwest toward the Pahala area.

Due to the volcanic activity, the following is provided for your awareness: