Here in Ocean Shores, the beach accesses are closed off by authorities.
Tsunami advisory...not warning.
Dianna Moore
(pants rolled up just in case)
On Sat, Jan 15, 2022 at 7:59 AM Steve Hampton <
stevechampton at gmail.com>
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TSUNAMI WARNING THIS MORNING DURING HIGH TIDE Best not to be out on a spit
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or levee at this time.
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Special Weather Statement
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National Weather Service Seattle, WA
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656 AM PST Sat Jan 15 2022
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...TSUNAMI ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE NORTH AND CENTRAL WASHINGTON
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COAST, STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA COAST, AND SAN JUAN ISLANDS...
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WAZ001-510-514>517-151800-
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San Juan County-Admiralty Inlet Area-Eastern Strait of Juan de
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Fuca-Western Strait of Juan De Fuca-North Coast-Central Coast-
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Including the cities of Friday Harbor, Port Townsend, Sequim,
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Clallam Bay, Joyce, Sekiu, Beaver, Clearwater, Forks, La Push,
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Neah Bay, Ozette, Queets, Aberdeen, and Hoquiam
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656 AM PST Sat Jan 15 2022
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...TSUNAMI ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE NORTH AND CENTRAL WASHINGTON
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COAST, STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA COAST, AND SAN JUAN ISLANDS...
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* LOCAL IMPACTS...
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A tsunami capable of producing strong currents that may be
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hazardous to swimmers, boats, and coastal structures is
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expected. Widespread inundation is NOT expected.
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* RECOMMENDED ACTIONS...
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If you are located in this coastal area, move off the beach
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and out of harbors and marinas. Do not go to the coast to
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watch the tsunami. Be alert to instructions from your local
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emergency officials
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* FORECAST TSUNAMI START TIMES...
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La Push Washington 0845 AM PST on Jan 15
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Neah Bay Washington 0850 AM PST on Jan 15
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Westport Washington 0850 AM PST on Jan 15
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Moclips Washington 0855 AM PST on Jan 15
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Port Angeles Washington 0930 AM PST on Jan 15
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Port Townsend Washington 0955 AM PST on Jan 15
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Tsunamis often arrive as a series of waves or surges which
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could be dangerous for many hours after the first wave arrival.
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The first tsunami wave or surge may not be the highest in the series.
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* FORECAST PEAK TSUNAMI WAVE HEIGHTS...
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Up to 1 to 2.5 feet.
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* PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE INFORMATION...
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An underwater volcanic eruption occurred at 827 PM PST on Jan 14, 2022,
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centered near the Tonga Islands
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* TIDE INFORMATION...
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Neah Bay...High tide of 8.6 ft at 1027 AM PST on Jan 15.
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La Push...High tide of 8.9 ft at 1018 AM PST on Jan 15.
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Westport...High tide of 9.6 ft at 1035 AM PST on Jan 15.
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Port Angeles...High tide of 7.5 ft at 1123 AM PST on Jan 15.
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Port Townsend...High tide of 8.1 ft at 1045 AM PST on Jan 15.
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NOTE: The arrival of any tsunami waves may occur around or near
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the time of high tide.
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Steve Hampton
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Port Townsend, WA (qatáy)
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