High levels of sulfur dioxide gas are "especially dangerous" for the elderly, children and people with respiratory problems, according to the Hawaii Department of Health. HAWAII VOLCANO: WHAT'S THE WORST-CASE SCENARIO FOR KILAUEA? "Condition RED means immediate danger to health, so take action to limit further exposure," Hawaii County Mayor Harry Kim said on Twitter. Several residents in the area told Hawaii News Now they were suffering from headaches, sore throats, and watery eyes due to the ash. "I do have neighbors and friends and family and it has created more problems for them," Pahala resident Jessie Marques told Hawaii News Now.

Source: Fox News May 15, 2018 13:18 UTC