TSUNAMI ADVISORY ISSUED FOR STATE OF HAWAII HONOLULU — The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has issued a Tsunami Advisory for the State of Hawaii effective at 5:45 p.m. HST based on a 8.2 moment magnitude earthquake off the coast of Northern Chile. A Tsunami Advisory is issued when a tsunami with the potential to generate strong currents or waves dangerous to those in or very near the water is expected or occurring. The State Emergency Operations Center will remain activated until the Tsunami Advisory is cancelled. “Throughout this tsunami advisory, we are in close contact with State Civil Defense, local emergency personnel and all state departments,” said Gov. Neil Abercrombie. “With April being Tsunami Awareness Month in Hawaii, this is a timely reminder that we all need to be prepared and have emergency plans and kits ready.” Sea level changes and strong currents may occur along all coasts and may be a hazard to swimmers and boaters. County governments will release instructions to beachgoers, boaters and other ocean users. Streams and canals that feed into the ocean may also be affected by unusual currents. The estimated time of arrival of the anticipated effects is 3:24 a.m. HST on April 2, 2014. Please stay tuned to radio and TV broadcasts for the latest information and instructions. # # #
Posted on: Wed, 02 Apr 2014 06:29:05 +0000
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