The Bureau of Meteorology stated that the test tsunami warnings on August 25 were “issued to the public in error”. Video by the Bureau of Meteorology.
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00:00The Bureau of Meteorology today, Wednesday 25 September 2024, issued test posts on the
00:05Bomb Weather App to test Tsunami Early Warning System software.
00:10The test warnings were issued to the public via the Bomb Weather App in error
00:14as part of the testing process. The test warnings were cancelled immediately after
00:18they were issued. The Bureau acknowledges and apologises for any confusion that this test has
00:23caused. Testing ensures the Bureau and partners are prepared for real tsunami threats so we know
00:29the warning system works when we need it to. Ensuring the system functions correctly is
00:34crucial so we can issue warnings when necessary and avoid sending false alerts in the future.
00:40We are thoroughly investigating this error as part of our testing process.
00:44The Bureau remains focused on providing Australians with the latest forecasts and
00:47warnings via our website and Bomb Weather App to help keep communities safe and prepared
00:53in the event of an emergency.
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