Crime & Safety
Tsunami Warning Issued For VA Coast Was Error, NWS Says
A text warning of a tsunami off Virginia's coast was intended to be a test, the National Weather Service said.
HAMPTON ROADS, VA - A text warning that a tsunami could be headed to the East Coast was sent in error Tuesday morning, causing panic to some before being identified as a mistake.
The alert was sent by the National Weather Service and was received by subscribers from South Carolina up to Connecticut, the service said in a tweet.
Tweets from the National Weather Service and from AccuWeather quickly informed receivers that it was a test and there was no tsunami threat.
Find out what's happening in Newport Newsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
By subscribing, you agree to Patch's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
The National Weather Service Tsunami Warning this morning was a TEST. No Tsunami warning is in effect for the East Coast of the U.S.
— AccuWeather (@breakingweather) February 6, 2018
A monthly Tsunami Warning test was issued around 830 am by @NWS_NTWC . We have been notified that some users received this test message as an actual Tsunami Warning. A Tsunami Warning is not in effect. Repeat, a Tsunami Warning is not in effect #chswx #gawx #savwx #scwx
— NWS Charleston, SC (@NWSCharlestonSC) February 6, 2018
Image via Patch
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.