Author: David McLain

We are writing to inform you that the Tsunami Warning issued earlier today has been cancelled by the National Weather Service. There is no longer any threat of a tsunami along the U.S. west coast, including California.

Key updates:

• No destructive tsunami has been recorded, and there is no tsunami danger for the U.S. west coast, British Columbia, or Alaska.
• Local emergency officials have determined it is now safe to resume normal activities.
• The National Tsunami Warning Center has issued this as their final message for this event.

A tsunami warning is currently in effect for the Northern California coast, including areas from Davenport, California (near Santa Cruz) up to the Oregon/California border. The tsunami threat follows a 7.3 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Eureka, California, with an estimated impact on the coast starting later this morning. This warning does not require evacuations at this time.

The key information from the warning includes:

• Tsunami Activity Start Times:
  • Fort Bragg: 11:10 AM PST
  • Crescent City: 11:20 AM PST
  • San Francisco: 12:10 PM PST
    
• Recommended Actions:
  • Stay away from beaches and avoid harbors, marinas, breakwaters, bays, and inlets.
  • You do not need to evacuate unless directed by local authorities. There is no evacuation required by local authorities at this time.
  • Stay informed and monitor updates from local emergency officials for further guidance.

Please remain cautious and follow any instructions from local authorities.

For more information, please refer to Tsunami.gov or stay tuned for further updates.

——— There are no further current alerts or notices. ——–