A tsunami warning has been issued for Hawaii coast by the United States Tsunami Warning System of the National Weather Service of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of the United States as a result of an earthquake which occurred off the coast of northeastern Russia yesterday, Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 7:24:56 in the evening.
Tsunami Warning Issued For Hawaii July 2025: Travel Alert
Additionally, tsunami advisories stretch from southern Alaska — which include the Aleutian Islands — all the way along the Pacific coasts of Canada and the United States to Rincon Point in California, which is located approximately 15 miles southeast of Santa Barbara.
Affected areas could expect a deluge of up to three meters of water, which could potentially cause flooding.
An official threat of possibly being affected by a tsunami was also issued for the Northern Marianas Islands, Guam, eastern Japan, Midway Island, and many other islands, territories, and countries in the Pacific Ocean. Even countries as far south as Vanuatu could experience a rise of up to one meter in water.
According to the National Weather Service, a tsunami warning means:
Take Action—Danger! A tsunami that may cause widespread flooding is expected or occurring. Dangerous coastal flooding and powerful currents are possible and may continue for several hours or days after initial arrival.
Follow instructions from local officials. Evacuation is recommended. Move to high ground or inland (away from the water).
…and a tsunami advisory means:
Take Action—A tsunami with potential for strong currents or waves dangerous to those in or very near the water is expected or occurring. There may be flooding of beach and harbor areas. Stay out of the water and away from beaches and waterways. Follow instructions from local officials.
The epicenter of the earthquake — whose magnitude was measured at 8.8 on the Richter scale — is located approximately 315 miles southwest of Bering Island in Komandorskiye at a depth of 46 miles. A series of powerful aftershocks have been occurring as well.
Flight Waivers, Delays and Cancellations
If you are traveling to, from, or within locations around the Pacific Ocean over the next couple of days or so, expect delays and cancellations of flights. Keep up to date on the latest information pertaining to these tsunami warnings and advisories which may adversely affect your travel plans. Better yet, postponing or canceling your trip might be a better option — no matter which mode of travel you plan on taking.
If you have a flight scheduled, your flight may be delayed or canceled — and you may be eligible for a waiver of a fee to change your itinerary.
Here are four airlines which have issued travel alerts as a result of the tsunami warnings and advisories:
- American Airlines has issued travel alerts for four airports in Hawaii and two airports in Japan for Tuesday, July 29, 2025 through Thursday, July 31, 2025; and Sunday, August 3, 2025 is the last day on which tickets must be reissued and rebooked travel must begin.
- United Airlines has issued travel alerts for Honolulu, Kona, Lihuʻe, and Kahului in Hawaii for Tuesday, July 29, 2025 through Wednesday, July 30, 2025; and Sunday, August 3, 2025 is the last day on which tickets must be reissued and rebooked travel must begin.
- Southwest Airlines has issued travel alerts for five airports in Hawaii for Tuesday, July 29, 2025 through Wednesday, July 30, 2025; and Wednesday, August 13, 2025 is the last day on which tickets must be reissued and rebooked travel must begin.
- Hawaiian Airlines has issued travel alerts for Oahu, Kona, Kauai, and Maui for Tuesday, July 29, 2025 through Wednesday, July 30, 2025; and Sunday, August 3, 2025 is the last day on which tickets must be reissued and rebooked travel must begin.
Final Boarding Call
Keep yourself as updated and as aware as possible to this situation if you plan on being in the areas where tsunami warnings and advisories were issued; and be sure to contact your airline or transportation provider for the latest information pertaining to your travels — if they are adversely affected — and please: travel safely.
Photograph ©2025 by Brian Cohen.
