Savannah, GA – A tsunami alert along Georgia’s coast is rare, but even a small surge can flood low-lying areas within minutes, especially around barrier islands and tidal inlets.
According to the National Weather Service and NOAA, a Tsunami Warning means dangerous coastal flooding and strong currents are expected or already happening. Residents on Tybee Island, St. Simons Island, and along the Savannah and Brunswick waterfronts should move inland immediately. Avoid coastal roads like U.S. 80 to Tybee Island, which can become impassable quickly as water rises.
A Tsunami Advisory signals strong currents and hazardous waves. This is not a full evacuation, but conditions near beaches, marshes, and harbors can turn dangerous fast. Stay out of the water and away from docks, inlets, and causeways.
A Tsunami Watch means a tsunami is possible following a distant earthquake. Residents should review evacuation routes, prepare emergency supplies, and be ready to act quickly if alerts escalate.
An Information Statement means no immediate threat.
Georgia’s coastline is flat and vulnerable to surge, especially during high tide. Residents should enable emergency alerts, monitor local officials, and be ready to move inland without delay if a warning is issued.
