*** TSUNAMI ADVISORY IN EFFECT ***

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*** TSUNAMI ADVISORY IN EFFECT ***

*** TSUNAMI ADVISORY IN EFFECT ***
TSUNAMI ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR COASTAL AREAS OF OREGON AND CALIFORNIA – South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast- Including the cities of Coos Bay, North Bend, Reedsport, Bandon, Port Orford, Coquille, Brookings, Harbor, and Gold Beach…
* LOCAL IMPACTS…For people in the advisory area…A tsunami capable of producing strong currents that may be hazardous to swimmers…boats…and coastal structures is expected. Widespread inundation is NOT expected.
* RECOMMENDED ACTIONS…For people in the advisory area…If you are located in this coastal area…move off the beach and out of harbors and marinas. Do not go to the coast to watch the tsunami. Be alert to instructions from your local emergency officials.
* FORECAST TSUNAMI START TIMES…
Port Orford Oregon 755 AM PST on Jan 15
Brookings Oregon 800 AM PST on Jan 15
Charleston Oregon 810 AM PST on Jan 15
Tsunamis often arrive as a series of waves or surges which could be dangerous for many hours after the first wave arrival. The first tsunami wave or surge may not be the highest in the series.
* FORECAST TSUNAMI DURATION…Until further notice.
* FORECAST PEAK TSUNAMI WAVE HEIGHTS…1 TO 2.5 feet.
* PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE INFORMATION…At 8:27 PM Pacific Standard Time on Jan 14 a volcanic eruption occurred near the Tonga Islands. A tsunami was generated from the volcanic eruption.
* TIDE INFORMATION…
Charleston…High tide of 8ft at 955 AM PST on Jan 15.
Port Orford…High tide of 7.6 ft at 928 AM PST on Jan 15.