A tsunami watch issued for the entire West Coast was changed to a tsunami advisory on Tuesday, following an 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Russia, officials confirmed.The National Tsunami Warning Center has elevated a tsunami advisory to a tsunami warning for the Northern California coast, spanning from Cape Mendocino to the Oregon-California border, including Crescent City.Waves ranging from 2 to 5 feet are possible in the warning area, with the first waves expected to arrive at approximately 11:50 p.m. PST on Tuesday.The remainder of California’s coastline remains under a tsunami advisory. While wave heights are expected to stay under 1 foot, strong currents and hazardous coastal conditions are still anticipated.Hawaii is under a tsunami warning, with the first wave expected to reach land at 10:17 p.m. (PST). The earthquake, tied for the sixth-largest ever recorded, occurred east of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula.The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has issued evacuation warnings for individuals living aboard vessels in the Moss Landing area. The City of Monterey also issued an evacuation warning for people living in the Monterey Harbor slips and mooring areas, including Breakwater Cove, Coast Guard Pier and adjacent areas.Residents are advised to seek alternative lodging for the duration of the tsunami advisory. “Tsunami advisories indicate dangerous strong currents or waves in or near the water. However, widespread inundation is not expected in advisory-affected areas,” said County County officials. The County of Monterey issued a tsunami advisory at 6:30 p.m., which will remain in effect until further notice. Tsunami preparations underway at Santa Cruz HarborThe estimated arrival time for the tsunami in Monterey County was 12:15 a.m. on Wednesday, but it was confirmed to have arrived at 12:48 a.m., according to the NWS. The first wave is expected to hit Santa Cruz County at 12:40 a.m.Tsunami waves for Monterey and Santa Cruz counties are expected to be under one foot. While no evacuation orders are currently in place, Monterey Harbor warns vessel owners to prepare for a potential one-foot surge.”A tsunami capable of producing hazardous strong currents for swimmers, boats, and coastal structures is expected. Widespread inundation is NOT anticipated, but harbor damage and detachment of boats and docks are possible due to surging water currents,” the County of Monterey stated.Residents are advised to avoid beaches, harbors, and marinas during this time. Officials are urging everyone to remain alert for further updates.Water seen receding on Hawaii shorelines This is a developing story. Please stay tuned for updates.

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A tsunami watch issued for the entire West Coast was changed to a tsunami advisory on Tuesday, following an 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Russia, officials confirmed.

The National Tsunami Warning Center has elevated a tsunami advisory to a tsunami warning for the Northern California coast, spanning from Cape Mendocino to the Oregon-California border, including Crescent City.

Waves ranging from 2 to 5 feet are possible in the warning area, with the first waves expected to arrive at approximately 11:50 p.m. PST on Tuesday.

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The remainder of California’s coastline remains under a tsunami advisory. While wave heights are expected to stay under 1 foot, strong currents and hazardous coastal conditions are still anticipated.

Hawaii is under a tsunami warning, with the first wave expected to reach land at 10:17 p.m. (PST).

The earthquake, tied for the sixth-largest ever recorded, occurred east of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula.

The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has issued evacuation warnings for individuals living aboard vessels in the Moss Landing area.

The City of Monterey also issued an evacuation warning for people living in the Monterey Harbor slips and mooring areas, including Breakwater Cove, Coast Guard Pier and adjacent areas.

Residents are advised to seek alternative lodging for the duration of the tsunami advisory.

“Tsunami advisories indicate dangerous strong currents or waves in or near the water. However, widespread inundation is not expected in advisory-affected areas,” said County County officials.

The County of Monterey issued a tsunami advisory at 6:30 p.m., which will remain in effect until further notice.

Tsunami preparations underway at Santa Cruz Harbor

The estimated arrival time for the tsunami in Monterey County was 12:15 a.m. on Wednesday, but it was confirmed to have arrived at 12:48 a.m., according to
the NWS. The first wave is expected to hit Santa Cruz County at 12:40 a.m.

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Tsunami waves for Monterey and Santa Cruz counties are expected to be under one foot. While no evacuation orders are currently in place, Monterey Harbor warns vessel owners to prepare for a potential one-foot surge.

“A tsunami capable of producing hazardous strong currents for swimmers, boats, and coastal structures is expected. Widespread inundation is NOT anticipated, but harbor damage and detachment of boats and docks are possible due to surging water currents,” the County of Monterey stated.

Residents are advised to avoid beaches, harbors, and marinas during this time. Officials are urging everyone to remain alert for further updates.

Water seen receding on Hawaii shorelines

This is a developing story. Please stay tuned for updates.