High Waves After Tsunami Advisory Recorded In The Bay Area

POINT REYES, CA — The highest tidal deviation in the Bay Area was recorded in Point Reyes after a massive earthquake in Russia put the West Coast on a tsunami advisory, according to the National Weather Service.

More than three hours after the arrival time of waves caused by the possible tsunami, the NWS recorded nearly 2 feet of tidal deviation, which is the discrepancy between actual water levels and expected tidal heights, which are determined by astronomical calculations.

"This is more than 3 hours after the initial tsunami wave arrived. Wait for the all clear, this is far from over.," the NWS stated.

A tsunami advisory for the entire U.S. West Coast and evacuations in Hawaii were triggered by a magnitude 8.7 earthquake that occurred off Russia's eastern coast Tuesday afternoon.

A tsunami advisory for Southern California was lifted Wednesday after waves up to four feet high impacted the coast overnight. However, as of 9 a.m., the advisory remained active from the Central Coast up to the Oregon border.

Coastal residents were advised by the weather service to evacuate beaches, harbors, and marinas. The public was warned to avoid the coast and instead follow the directives of local emergency management officials.