* WHAT...Kilauea is undergoing a minor eruption where the public will be affected by a limited hazard extent such as less than quarter inch of ashfall accumulation Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and areas to the north and east of the park, including the town of Volcano. * WHERE...Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and areas to the north and east of the park, including the town of Volcano. * WHEN...Until 5 PM this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Possible harm to crops and animals. Minor equipment and infrastructure damage. Reduced visibility. Widespread clean-up may be necessary.

A powerful kona storm will begin impacting the western end of the state today, then spread across the remainder of the smaller islands by midweek and the Big Island towards the end of the week. While flash flooding remains a major concern (see the Flood Watch for additional details), confidence is increasing that strong to severe thunderstorms may develop Wednesday into the weekend. Damaging winds will likely be the primary hazard with these storms, though large hail cannot be ruled out. In addition to the heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threat, strong and potentially damaging kona winds are possible late in the week and into the weekend.