Chaos on Hawaiian Roads as Tsunami Warning Sparks Mass Evacuation

A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s coast triggered widespread tsunami alerts across the Pacific, prompting urgent evacuations in Hawaii. The U.S. National Weather Service issued warnings for the entire state of Hawaii and parts of Alaska, urging residents and visitors to seek higher ground as a precaution against potential tsunami waves.

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Videos circulating on social media captured chaotic scenes of gridlocked traffic across Hawaii as locals and tourists scrambled to escape coastal areas. One individual posted on X, describing the situation as an “insane amount of traffic” with cars stretching as far as the eye could see, all heading toward safer, elevated areas. Another user noted the severity of the congestion, citing Google Maps imagery that showed treacherous traffic conditions in Hawaii as evacuations unfolded following the earthquake in Russia.

The Hawaii Department of Transportation issued urgent advisories, instructing people to evacuate low-lying coastal regions immediately. The department emphasized the need to move to higher ground to avoid potential tsunami impacts. Authorities continue to monitor the situation, with the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center providing updates as the threat evolves.