As a result of the earthquake in America Samoa earlier this morning, a Tsunami Advisory has been issued for parts of the California and Oregon Coast. A tsunami advisory indicates a tsunami which may produce strong currents and is dangerous to those in or very near the water is expected. Large inundations are not expected in areas under advisory status. Advisories are issued when the expected tsunami amplitude is in the range of 0.3 to 1 meter.
Here is a list of affected areas, along with the times the influx is expected to hit.
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| Location | Expected Amplitude Above Sea Level | Initial Arrival Time |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego, CA | 15cm | 21:20 PDT |
| San Pedro, CA | 30cm | 21:15 PDT |
| Port San Luis, CA | 60cm | 21:07 PDT |
| San Francisco, CA | 20cm | 21:31 PDT |
| Cresent City, CA | 65cm | 21:20 PDT |
| Newport, OR | 15cm | 21:52 PDT |
| Seaside, OR | 25cm | 22:05 PDT |
| Toke Pt, WA | 6cm | –:– |
| Neah Bay, WA | 6cm | 22:13 PDT |
| Sitka, AK | 16cm | 21:15 ADT |
| Yakutat, AK | 6cm | 21:39 ADT |
For more information regarding the advisory, check out NOAA’s West Coast and Alaska Advisory Warning Center
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