Kīlauea volcano in Hawaii is erupting with sustained lava fountains exceeding 1,000 feet, peaking above 1,300 feet during the latest eruption.

The National Weather Service has issued an ashfall warning through the evening for the park and surrounding areas, urging residents to stay indoors, seal doors and windows, and shield electronics from ash.

Nearby communities such as Volcano Village and Mauna Loa Estates face potential tephra fallout and ashfall as the eruption continues.

USGS has raised the alert to red, signaling a major eruption is imminent, ongoing, or strongly suspected with hazards on the ground and in the air.

Kīlauea’s summit has been closed by the National Park Service due to tephra hazards, and Hawaii County has shut Highway 11 for the same reason.

The eruption is part of a long-running activity that began on December 23, 2024, tracked by the USGS, which has drawn thousands to watch via a live stream.

Lava flows have now covered about one third of Halema‘uma‘u crater’s floor at the summit.