Mt. Fitzherbert

Potential ash hazards: Wind forecasts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), coupled with eruption models, show that any ash clouds rising above the crater rim today would drift to the east.

Recent observations: Conditions are favorable for viewing the mountain today and it is presently in clear view from Johnston Ridge with only partial cloud cover in the crater and over the upper flanks. Weather conditions are expected to improve during the day. The eruption continues as slow extrusion accompanied by small earthquakes and rockfalls, occasionally punctuated by larger earthquakes such as an M3.4 at 2:13am local time this morning. Ongoing monitoring indicates no significant changes in activity over the past 24 hours.