Tsunami warning downgraded in Hawaii, but dangers remain. What tourists should know.
"Stay away from beaches, shorelines, and out of the ocean," Oahu Emergency Management posted on X, formerly Twitter.
Evacuation orders have been lifted, but residents and visitors are urged to remain cautious near the coast.
In an email, Hawaii's Visitors and Convention Bureau said, "hazardous conditions may persist—including strong currents and localized coastal flooding."
Here's what travelers in Hawaii or heading there soon should know.
Airline travel waivers
Most major airlines are offering impacted customers the chance to rebook existing flights without penalty.
American Airlines' waiver applies to flights to, from and through Honolulu, Kahului (Maui), Kona and Lihue (Kauai) as well Tokyo through July 31.
Hawaiian Airlines' waiver applies to flights to and from Honolulu, Kahului (Maui), Kona and Lihue (Kauai) through July 30.
Southwest Airlines' waiver applies to flight to, from and through Hilo on the island of Hawaii, Honolulu, Kahului (Maui), Kona and Lihue (Kauai) through July 30.
United Airlines' Waiver applies to airports in Honolulu, Kahului (Maui), Kona and Lihuʻe (Kauai) through July 30.
Travelers should reach out to their airlines about rescheduling if needed.
Live coverage: Evacuation orders lifted in Hawaii hours after tsunami waves reach state's shores
Park operations
Hawaii's Department of Land and Natural Resources posted the July 29 tsunami warning on its webpages for Diamond Head State Monument in Oahu and Waimea Canyon State Park in Kauai. Visitors were urged to monitor conditions, but no closures were mentioned.
Haleakalā National Park on Maui didn't have any tsunami-related closures listed as of July 30.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park closed its coastal areas on the Big Island on July 29. "Chain of Craters Road is closed past Kealakomo to all use until further notice," the park posted on X.
Pearl Harbor National Monument's website said its Oahu visitor center and USS Arizona memorial programs were running as scheduled.
Tourists may want to confirm operations for any destinations they plan to visit in Hawaii on July 30, just in case.
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