Hawaii News Reports tsunami waves in Japan earthquake

Today is the first day first day of spring break from school for my oldest daughter. And do they ever go anywhere exotic, but thank God we're not in Hawaii, where the big news is that the tsunami waves generated by the recent earthquake in Japan are starting to hit the islands. Kauai was the first affected.

The waves were expected to arrive in the contiguous United States between 11:00 to 11:30 am EST - a little less than three hours as I write. People living near the beach in Santa Barbara County were advised to head for higher ground.

The tsunami has already hit the eastern coast of Japan, where, according to an AP, which swept "boats, cars, houses and people as widespread fires burning out of control." Is traveling at 500 miles per hour.

The tsunami was generated by the massive 8.9 magnitude earthquake that hit Japan recently and has people on their way engaged in the preparation and fearful for their safety.

According to Chip McCreery, director of System Pacific Tsunami Warning Center: "[The tsunami waves are] going to come with high currents, you can collect seabed rocks ... I can pick up cars, which can pick up fuel tanks, things get so rams and only amplifies the great tsunami destruction. "

The spokesman for the Honolulu Department of Emergency Management, John Cummings III said: "We are preparing for the worst and pray for the best."

We, too, are praying for the best and keep you informed on developments.