The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a tsunami warning for large parts of the east coast of Australia.
Tsunami alert prompts hundreds of calls The tsunami effects are expected at the following locations in NSW from these times: Port Kembla after 09:45 pm (EST) Wednesday Batemans Bay after 09:45 pm (EST) Wednesday Eden after 09:45 pm (EST) Wednesday Sydney after 10pm (EST) Wednesday Newcastle after 10.15pm (EST) Wednesday The BOM warned of the possibility of dangerous waves, strong ocean currents and the possibility of some localised overflow onto the immediate foreshore.The State Emergency Service issued this advice while the tsunami warning remains in place: While major evacuations in these areas are not required, people are advised to get out of the water and move away from the immediate water's edge of harbours, coastal estuaries, rock platforms and beaches.Boats in harbours, estuaries or shallow coastal water should return toshore. Secure your boat and move away from the waterfront.Vessels already at sea should stay offshore in deep water until furtheradvised. Do not go to the coast to watch the tsunami, as there is the possibility ofdangerous, localised flooding of the immediate foreshore. Check that your neighbours have received this advice.
