Hawaii News – tsunami alert sent all over the island

The updated news on Hawaii comes that the region is under a threat of tsunami after the massive earthquake of 8.8 magnitude hit Chile today morning. A tsunami alert has been sent at around 12:45PM emphasizing on huge tidal waves that could affect the islands heavily.

Sources like MSNBC and Hawaii News etc report that the Pacific Tsunami Cautionary Centre has warned the Hawaii islands that a tsunami may affect the coastlines of the islands. It is the highest alert level that is sent to Hawaii and it is declared that alarms will be rung when if high waves are predicted to hit the regions within three hours.

It is also reported by the Ewa Beach tsunami centre that tsunami might come at around 11:19AM on Saturday 27th February 2010.

Tsunami alerts have also been warned in regions of the Pacific islands, Russia, Philippines, Japan, New Zealand, Australia and South America.

Charles McCreery, the director of the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, has said that there has to be various things to do within the time left. He assures to take care of all to keep them safe from the evacuation zones. He is not sure of the height of the waves but sure that they would be the largest ever since 1964.

However, the tsunami would take about 14.5hours to reach the Hawaii Island since the earthquake hits. So, there would be enough time to take the precautionary measures.

Still, it is advised to all to be inside their residents and follow the warnings to avoid the worst.

Source:entertainmentandshowbiz.com/