Earthquake and Forecast Tsunami in the Caribbean

news image
Special Stories
9 Jan 2018 8:51 PM
At 9:52 pm ET January 9, 2018, an earthquake with preliminary magnitude of 7.6 occured north of Honduras in the Caribbean sea.  Based on initial data from www.tsunami.gov  tsunami waves are forecast for some coasts across the region. Tsunami waves reaching 0.3 to 1.0 meters above the tide level are possible for some coasts of Belize, Cuba, Honduras, Mexico, Cayman Islands and Jamaica.  Check with local authorities for actual threat level in your area.  Be prepared to take action if dangerous Tsunami waves approach your location.  More information can be found at www.tsunami.gov .    
All Weather News
More
Dangerous Stretch of Heat Leads Us to the 4th

Dangerous Stretch of Heat Leads Us to the 4th

The hottest temperatures of the year are loom

30 Jun 2026 8:50 PM
Massive Fires Burn in the Four Corners

Massive Fires Burn in the Four Corners

Photo: Iron Fire getting doused with a retard

30 Jun 2026 8:45 PM
Slow-Moving Front No Longer Expected to Develop Tropically

Slow-Moving Front No Longer Expected to Develop Tropically

Early in the season, we watch closer to the c

30 Jun 2026 5:50 PM
Severe Storms Keep Northern U.S. Active

Severe Storms Keep Northern U.S. Active

Monday morning, a storm brought significant w

30 Jun 2026 5:30 PM
Storms Spark up in the Northeast Ahead of Heatwave

Storms Spark up in the Northeast Ahead of Heatwave

Severe storms will be possible Tuesday and We

29 Jun 2026 10:30 PM
'MCS' Season Brings Severe and Flooding Threats Across the Southeast

'MCS' Season Brings Severe and Flooding Threats Across the Southeast

As Summer settles in across the Central U.S.,

28 Jun 2026 2:10 AM
Severe Threat Tracks into the Northeast Friday

Severe Threat Tracks into the Northeast Friday

Another day, another Illinois tornado. That's

26 Jun 2026 2:25 AM