Carib Wave 26 regional tsunami exercise

Warning: This is not an Actual alert
The alert below is marked as Test. This means it is not an Actual alert and therefore not actionable to the general public
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TSUNAMI WARNING – Volcanic Landslide at Kick ’em Jenny – THIS IS A DRILL

Expired: Tsunami
Orange severity
Language:
en
Category:
Met
Urgency:
Immediate
Severity:
Severe
Certainty:
Observed
Response Types:
Evacuate
Time period
  • Issued Thu 19 Mar 2026 15:31
  • Effective: Thu 19 Mar 2026 11:30
  • Onset: Thu 19 Mar 2026 11:00
  • Expires: Fri 20 Mar 2026 10:06
Area

Event Description

THIS IS A DRILL! A tsunami has been generated by a flank landslide at the Kick ’em Jenny submarine volcano located north of Grenada. Hazardous sea level changes and strong currents are expected to impact coastal areas of Saint Lucia and surrounding regions. Immediate action is required. THIS IS A DRILL! THERE IS NO ACTUAL TSUNAMI THREAT!

Instructions
THIS IS A DRILL!!! Move immediately to higher ground or inland areas away from the coast. Stay away from beaches and coastal areas. Do not return to coastal areas until the all-clear is given by authorities. Follow official instructions issued by the National Emergency Management Organisation (NEMO). THIS IS A DRILL!