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Tsunami Advisory issued for Hawaii Due To Tonga Eruption

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A Tsunami Advisory is now in effect throughout all coastal areas of Hawaii. Image: NWS
A Tsunami Advisory is now in effect throughout all coastal areas of Hawaii. Image: NWS



At 12:43 am Hawaii Time / 5:43 am ET, the National Weather Service Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Honolulu, Hawaii issued a Tsunami Advisory for the entire state due to a massive volcanic eruption that occurred earlier this evening in Tonga. 

The explosive eruption in Tonga occurred at roughly 6:27 pm Hawaii Time and experts with the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) believe that volcanic activity could make the water around Hawaii hazardous.

The massive volcanic blast was seen by weather satellites in space. Image: NOAA
The massive volcanic blast was seen by weather satellites in space. Image: NOAA





“Based on all available data a major tsunami is not expected to strike the state of Hawaii. However, sea level changes and strong currents may occur along all coasts that could be a hazard to swimmers and boaters as well as to persons near the shore at beaches and in harbors and marinas,” the PTWC warned in a bulletin tonight. “The threat may continue for several hours after the initial wave arrival,” they added.

The PTWC estimates the arrival of the initial wave will occur now at 1:05 am local time / 6:05 am ET.