I just got this sent via SMS and email from the Government Waning System.
And wow, I live in Queensland right on the coast!
Source: Joint Australian Tsunami Warning Centre
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Tsunami warning for the marine environment for QUEENSLAND.
Threatened areas extend from Point Danger to Double Island Point, Moreton
Bay. Possibility of dangerous waves, strong ocean currents and foreshore flooding for several hours from 08:15 am (EST) Sunday.
Tsunami waves are more powerful than the same size beach waves, with the first wave not always the largest. First tsunami effects are expected as
follows:
Coolangatta after 08:15 am (EST) Sunday
Maroochydore after 09:00 am (EST) Sunday
Brisbane after 09:15 am (EST) Sunday
Do not go to the coast to watch the tsunami. Check that your neighbours have received this advice.
Boats in harbours, estuaries or shallow coastal water should return to shore.
Secure your boat and move away from the waterfront. Vessels already at sea
should stay offshore in deep water until further advised.
Do not go to the coast to watch the tsunami, as there is the possibility of
dangerous, localised flooding of the immediate foreshore.
For emergency assistance, call EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT QUEENSLAND on 132 500
Maps showing the affected areas are on the Bureau web site
www.bom.gov.au/tsunami.
For a repeat of this warning call 1300 TSUNAMI (1300
878 6264).