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EMERGENCY – Tsunami trigger alert for Okinawa – Yonaguni, Iriomote, Ishigaki and Miyako Islands.

3 meter waves incoming – arriving between 09:30 to 10:00.

Evacuate to higher ground immediately if possible.

Take action ASAP and stay away from the coastline. Tune into local media and authorities to keep updated and informed.

Edit: Tsunami alert extended to Naha Bay and surrounding area. Arriving between 10:10 to 10:20. Tsunami arrives at Yonaguni at 09:23.

Edit 2: Tsunami arrives at Ishigaki at 09:34.

Edit 3: Tsunami warning downgraded to advisory. Expected wave height from 3m to 1m.

Edit 4: Tsunami advisory lifted at 12:10. People urged to remain cautious as follow-up tremors may persist into next week.

by Froyo_Muted

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Tsunami warning: I’m in Chatan and have to leave here at 9:30 am to catch a flight.