Tsunami Advisory Canceled For Oregon Coast
(UPDATE) – The Tsunami Advisory that was issued for the West Coast has been canceled. There are no reports of any damage or injuries on the Oregon or Washington coasts.
Tsunami Advisory is cancelled for the Oregon and Washington coasts. No additional tsunami danger exists, although some areas may continue to experience strong currents and small sea level changes.
Repeat, Tsunami Advisory is cancelled.#orwx #wawx
— NWS Portland (@NWSPortland) January 16, 2022
Portland, ORE. — (UPDATE) The first waves from a tsunami have reached the Oregon coast.
845 AM | The first waves have arrived on the southern Oregon coast with a 36 cm (1.18 ft) wave observed at Port Orford and a 88 cm (2.88 ft) wave observed at Port San Luis in southern California. Again, the highest waves will likely occur AFTER the first waves arrive #OregonCoast
— NWS Portland (@NWSPortland) January 15, 2022
(Palmer, AK) — The U.S. West Coast is under a tsunami advisory after an underwater volcano erupted in the South Pacific.
7 AM | Hawaii has experienced advisory level tsunami wave heights for upwards of three hours. Again, the highest waves may not be with initial wave arrival which is expected to begin at…
830 AM near Newport, OR
845 AM near Seaside, OR
835 AM near Long Beach, WA #OregonCoast— NWS Portland (@NWSPortland) January 15, 2022
Stay out of the water and away from the beach folks. Interested to see what a wave may do in your area, visit https://t.co/xudOelSqF4
Remember to follow or RT @OregonOEM @NWSPortland @NWSMedford for up to date info https://t.co/WKjQv3jREB— Oregon OSFM (@OSFM) January 15, 2022
The coasts of Oregon, Hawaii, California, Washington and Alaska could be affected according to the National Tsunami Warning Center. An advisory warns residents to stay out of water and away from beaches and waterways. The estimated arrival time along the Oregon coast about 8:30 Saturday Morning.
Here is a helpful break down of the types of Tsunami Alerts that can be issued. We are currently under a Tsunami Advisory, which means to stay out of the water and away from the shore. pic.twitter.com/jA2tmkviXl
— NWS Portland (@NWSPortland) January 15, 2022
The undersea volcano is near the Pacific nation of Tonga, sending large tsunami waves crashing across the shore and people rushing to higher ground.
There are no immediate reports of injuries or damage on Tonga as communications with the small nation remain cut off. Footage showed large waves washing ashore, swirling around homes and buildings.
BREAKING: The Pacific Island nation of Tonga is tonight the scene of a disaster after a tsunami struck. An underwater volcano erupted, plumes of smoke blacking out the sky and sending powerful waves through villages. https://t.co/wx2NZaxEPi @AlexLewisJourno #7NEWS pic.twitter.com/7Nng0zmT3d
— 7NEWS Australia (@7NewsAustralia) January 15, 2022
New Zealand’s military says it’s on standby if needed. Satellite images show a 3-mile-wide plume of ash, steam and gas rising into the air 12 miles high. Tonga’s King Tupou VI was reportedly evacuated from his palace near the shore, among the many residents who headed for safety. About 105,000 people live in Tonga.
