The Bulletin July 30, 2025
Why it matters: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Tsunami Warning Center (TWC) maps show Hawaii and a portion of Northern California are currently under a rare tsunami warning—the highest level of alert—while the remainder of the U.S. West Coast is under a less severe tsunami advisory. A previous warning for parts of Alaska's Aleutian Islands has been downgraded to an advisory. Similar warnings have been put in place by equivalent weather bodies in Russia, Japan and other East Asian countries. The TWC have said tsunami waves have already hit Alaska, with waves beginning to reach Hawaii now.
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Hawaii Evacuation Videos Show People Fleeing Tsunami
TL/DR: "Due to a massive earthquake that occurred in the Pacific Ocean, a Tsunami Warning is in effect for those living in Hawaii," President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social. "STAY STRONG AND STAY SAFE!"
What happens now? The tsunami warning covers all eight of Hawaii's islands. Residents and visitors in coastal areas have been told to take action immediately by getting to higher ground if in a coastal area.
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