Volcanic Ashfall — Kona, Hawaii

2023-06-07 to 2023-06-19 · Kona, Hawaii

Event narrative

The volcanic eruption of Kilauea released gasses into the air which decreased the air quality as well as the visibility. These gases, known in Hawaii as vog, were reported at various times throughout the eruption on portions of the Big Island. The lava from this eruption flowed mostly in the Halema'uma'u crater.

Wider weather episode

The Kilauea volcano erupted and caused minor to moderate gas and haze, or vog around portions of the Big Island.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1103113. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.