First waves estimated to reach Oahu in 3 minutes. No word from Kauai.
JUst talked to friends in Hawaii, news there is reporting small waves on the Western islands that are reaching beach front vegetation but nothing major so far. Says news channel estimated 1 to 3 foot above normal sea level.
First wave now impacting Oahu.
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http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/Global/category.asp?C=176904&nav=menu55_1_1
Are you anywhere near the first waves? Reports are that it has already hit.
HONOLULU – Tsunami waves spawned by a massive earthquake in Japan have hit Hawaii.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says Kauai was the first island hit early Friday by the tsunami, which was quickly sweeping through the Hawaiian Island chain. Officials predicted Hawaii would experience waves up to 6 feet.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110311/ap_on_re_us/us_pacific_tsunami_14
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