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Tsunami Watch

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Alert Incident

Tsunami

Alert Priority

Watch

Warning Instructions

Watches are updated at least hourly to continue them, expand their coverage, upgrade them to a Warning, or end the alert. A Watch for a particular area may be included in the text of the message that disseminates a Warning for another area.

CAP Warning Category

Geophysical

CAP Warning Certainty

Unknown

CAP Warning Severity

Extreme

CAP Warning Urgency

Unknown

CAP Warning Response Type

Monitor

Description

The second highest level of tsunami alert. Watches are issued by the TWCs based on seismic information without confirmation that a destructive tsunami is underway. It is issued as a means of providing an advance alert to areas that could be impacted by destructive tsunami waves.

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A sign with bold, red lettering at the top that says "Watch" and iconography depicting a tsunami. Text at the bottom says: "Tsunami. Go to higher ground."

Swim at your Own Risk

Beaches and oceans are dynamic natural environments.  Crowd conditions, currents, waves, wild animals, and other water and beach conditions can rapidly change. The risks and conditions shown on this site are informational only and not always real-time.  Actual conditions may differ.  Lifeguards are not always on duty or available.  Always remain aware of your surroundings and exercise due care for your own safety and the safety of others around you. 

Always check for water warnings or check with a lifeguard before you swim.

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