The deadly 8.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Chile overnight generated a tsunami that could send small waves to Orange County shortly after noon today. The National Weather Service says that the tsunami could add 1-2 feet of height to local waves at about 12:10 p.m., and that a second tsunami wave could do the same about 15-20 minutes later. Today’s wave forecast, before the tsunami, called for 2′ to 4′ waves, with occasional sets to 6′.
1:46 p.m. HST — A tsunami warning has been lifted in Hawaii, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.
12:05 p.m. HST — In Hilo Bay, sea level gauges of the first wave measure about one meter high, oceanographer Nathan Bedford tells CNN affiliate KHON.
11:56 a.m. HST — The first waves of a tsunami have hit the Big Island of Hawaii, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.
11:30 a.m. HST — In Honolulu, a sign at a local store limits families to two cases of spam as residents stock up on essentials in anticipation of high waters. Roads to beaches and other low-lying areas are closed and hotels are evacuating vacationers.
10:40 a.m. Hawaii Standard Time (HST) — A tsunami warning has been issued for Hawaii. People are taking to high ground; California and Alaska remain under a tsunami advisory.
5:33 p.m. — Warning sirens continue to sound in Hawaii, where authorities say the first wave could hit around 4 p.m. ET.
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* Food: 5 to 7 days worth per head
* Water: 5 to7 days worth per head, drink, sanitation.
* Medication, toiletries, important documents. Batteries, flash lights, cell phone chargers, first aid kits, toilet paper, rice and other essentials
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Post Published: 27 February 2010
Author: Mariana Martin
Found in section: Headline, News, World
Tags: Hawaii Tsunami Streaming
I had a dream 3 days ago about a Tsunami in the pacific islands … I even posted it up on f/b yesterday morning. It was 3 waves and each time the wave was more and more destructive. The only place I found refuge was at a spanish speaking house party up in the hills. Also somewhere close to indonesia or possibly indonesia was affected.