Tsuami Watch Lifted for Hawaiian Islands
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has lifted a tsunami watch for Hawaii following a magnitude-8.0 undersea earthquake near the Samoa islands.
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The center downgraded the Hawaii watch to an advisory at 10:23 a.m., according to center director Charles McCreery.
Hawaii Tsunami Alert Downgraded to Watch
The Islands remain under a tsunami advisory until 7 p.m., meaning unusual sea levels or surges could occur. The warning center says sea level changes of 3 to 4 feet could take place between 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
“Hawaii does not have the threat of a major tsunami, but … there could be sea-level changes and strong currents right at the coastline,” McCreery said.
“It could be a hazard to swimmers, boaters and people right at the coast along the beach.” Read more here
Hawaii NOAA Pacific Tsunami Warning Center
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