Tsunami Warning - CALIFORNIA COAST 8:16am- 8:48am PST

[gsaldivar]

Sorry for creating a new thread, I just wanted to push this headline to the main page, feel free to lock etc...

http://abclocal.go.com/kfsn/story?section=news/state&id=8007099

LOS ANGELES (KFSN) -- The National Weather Service issued a tsunami warning for the immediate coast of Southern and Central California because of the earthquake that struck Japan.

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According to the National Weather Service, a tsunami warning is in effect for the immediate coast and harbors north of Point Conception, and a tsunami advisory is in effect for the immediate coast and harbors south of Point Conception.
Tsunami-related waves may occur in:

• San Francisco at 8:16 a.m.
• Santa Barbara at 8:24 a.m.
• San Pedro at 8:32 a.m.
• Santa Monica at 8:39 a.m.
• Newport Beach at 8:45 a.m.
• La Jolla at 8:48 a.m.

Currents may be hazardous to swimmers, boats, and coastal structures and may continue for several hours after the initial wave arrival. Coastal residents in the watch area should prepare for possible evacuation, officials said.
Los Angeles County coastal residents are advised to stay away from currents, says Sgt. Ron Walker of Manhattan Beach Police Department.

 

[silverpig]

It's odd cause they issued the warning for California, Oregon and Alaska. No warning for Washington and BC?

 

[silverpig]

Here's the one for BC... Tsunami watch