Tsunami Advisory for Coastal LA in Wake of Japan Quake

[UPDATE 3:52 p.m.] The tsunami warning that was previously in effect outside of Los Angeles County has been downgraded to a tsunami advisory, according to NOAA. The warning pertained to the coastal areas of California and Oregon from Point Concepcion in central California to the Oregon-Washington border.

The advisory for other Los Angeles County coastal communities is still in place, as is the advisory for the coastal areas of Washington, British Columbia and Alaska from the Oregon-Washington border to Attu. (Local Editor Kurt Orzeck contributed to this update).

A tsunami advisory has been issued for coastal Los Angeles that could bring a one to three foot surge of water to affected areas, according to the National Weather Service.

The advisory was issued at 8 a.m. this morning and stated that "widespread inundation is not expected for areas under an advisory," but that strong currents could be hazardous to swimmers, boats, and coastal structures and could continue for several hours after the initial wave arrives.

Evacuations are not expected, but L.A. Sheriff's and Fire Departments will continue to monitor the situation throughout the day.

For more information and weather alerts:

• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
• Pacific Tsunami Warning Center