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Officials evacuating residents in Kapoho area due to advancing lava flow

EVACUATION NOTICE FROM HAWAII COUNTY CIVIL DEFENSE:

The lava flow near HWY 132 is advancing rapidly.  Residents in the Kapoho Area including Kapoho Beach Lots and Vacationland are advised to evacuate due to a risk of being isolated.

The USGS reports:

Kīlauea Message Wed, 30 May 2018 02:34:14 HST: 02:30 HST: F8 flow has left hwy 132 in the vicinity of Noni Farms road and is following a steepest line of descent that would take it to Four Corners. Recent advance rates are about 200 yards/hour. F8 fountains remain strong.

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