What to do during tsunami advisory across California coast
The California coast is under a tsunami advisory following an 8.8-magnitude earthquake off the coast of eastern Russia, with a series of waves expected to impact coastal areas overnight.
Potential start times for tsunami activity are around 1:05 a.m. Wednesday in the Los Angeles Harbor area, 1:10 a.m. for Newport Beach and 1:15 a.m. for Oceanside and La Jolla, according to the National Tsunami Warning Center.
Meteorologists with the National Weather Service said people living in coastal areas should monitor local weather and safety alerts for updates.
Paul Steward, lead forecaster with the National Weather Service San Diego, said people need to stay out of open water and away from beaches, harbors and marinas while the tsunami advisory is in place.
For those who live on or right by the coast, he said it’s important to monitor weather updates to determine if they need to leave their home and head further inland.