Flights from San Francisco to Hawaii

The tsunami waves first began to hit Hawaii a little after 11 a.m., local time in Hawaii.1 p.m. PST, 4 p.m. EST No reports of serious damage or injury. Wave swells were reported at 6 to 8 feet.
Sirens on Hawaii sounded at 6 a.m. local time in Hawaii, 8 a.m. PST, 11 a.m. EST.Tourists in Waikiki beachfront highrise hotels were evacuated to the upper floors. A tsunami warning is the highest level of alert. People are lining up at gas stations and grocery stores in Hawaii in anticipation of a possible tsunami. The first waves are expected to hit the islands at 1:05 p.m. PST, 11:05 a.m. local time in Hawaii. Hilo Airport was ordered closed at 6 a.m. local time. Vessels were asked to leave the harbor area, according to the Star Bulletin. The City and County of Honolulu has ordered all beach parks, golf courses, and the Honolulu Zoo shut down, according to the Star Bulletin.

American Airlines is delaying its 8:40 a.m. flight from San Francisco to Hawaii until 11:40 a.m. Other flights to Hawaii from Bay Area airports have also been delayed.The tsunami warning was triggered by an 8.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Chile early Saturday morning. At least 120 people were reported killed. The quake was centered about 200 miles northeast of Santiago.