Tsunami Advisory Issued for California Coast; Beaches Remain Closed in Southern California
A tsunami advisory has been issued for the California coastline, prompting officials to urge residents to stay away from beaches, harbors, and marinas. While the advisory has been lifted for Southern california, it remains in effect for Northern California down to Santa Barbara County. Beaches in several Southern California communities, including Los Angeles and Orange counties, are currently closed.The National Weather Service (NWS) initially issued a tsunami watch for the California coastline, which was later upgraded to an advisory. The advisory warned of potential strong currents and possible flooding in beach and harbor areas.
The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) has a plan in place for schools located in tsunami warning zones. out of an abundance of caution, schools in these areas will begin no earlier than 9 a.m. tomorrow.Schools will provide updates prior to 9 a.m. to confirm opening or offer additional facts.
Tsunami waves have been most prominent along the Northern California coastline,from Crescent City to Monterey. Waves have also reached the La Jolla shoreline in San Diego County. The NWS stated that the first waves are not always the largest, with additional waves expected for six or more hours after the initial arrival.
The Tsunami advisory remains in effect for all of California’s coasts. However, the NWS is expecting very isolated, low-end warning level tsunami conditions for portions of coastal Port San Luis, including Avila Beach. Residents are advised to stay away from beaches, harbors, and coastal roads.
This report was contributed to by FOX Weather and the National Weather Service.
