If you are located in this coastal area, move inland to higher ground. Tsunami warnings mean that a tsunami with significant inundation is possible or is already occurring. Tsunamis are a series of waves dangerous many hours after initial arrival time. The first wave may not be the largest. At 1044 AM Pacific Standard Time on December 5 an earthquake with preliminary magnitude 7.0 occurred 45 miles southwest of Eureka California. Estimated tsunami start times for selected sites are; Fort Bragg California 1110 AM. PST. December 5. Crescent City California 1120 AM. PST. December 5. Port Orford Oregon 1120 AM. PST. December 5. Brookings Oregon 1125 AM. PST. December 5. Charleston Oregon 1140 AM. PST. December 5. San Francisco California 1210 PM. PST. December 5. The tsunami warning will remain in effect until further notice. Refer to the internet site tsunami.gov for more information.

TSUNAMI WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELED FOR COASTAL NORTH BAY TO DAVENPORT INCLUDING INSIDE SAN FRANCISCO BAY. . * UPDATES. No further tsunami danger exists, however some areas may continue to experience small sea level changes. As local conditions can cause a wide variation in tsunami wave action, the all clear determinations must be made by local authorities. This will be the final statement issued for the local area for this event.

TSUNAMI WARNING IS IN EFFECT COASTAL NORTH BAY TO DAVENPORT INCLUDING INSIDE SAN FRANCISCO BAY. * LOCAL IMPACTS. A tsunami with significant widespread inundation is expected, with possible and dangerous coastal flooding accompanied by powerful currents. * RECOMMENDED ACTIONS. If you are located in this coastal area, move to higher ground. Stay out of the water, off the beach and away from harbors, marinas and bays. Do not go to the coast to watch the tsunami. Be alert to instructions from your local emergency officials. * FORECAST TSUNAMI START TIMES. San Francisco California 1210 PM.PST. December 5. Tsunamis often arrive as a series of waves or surges which could be dangerous for many hours after the first wave arrival. The first tsunami wave or surge may not be the highest in the series. * PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE INFORMATION. An earthquake occurred with a preliminary magnitude of 7.3. * TIDE INFORMATION. Point Reyes. Low tide of -0.5 ft at 804 PM PST on Dec 5. High tide of 4.6 ft at 333 AM PST on Dec 6. San Francisco. Low tide of -0.6 ft at 821 PM PST on Dec 5. High tide of 4.7 ft at 406 AM PST on Dec 6. Monterey. Low tide of -0.5 ft at 753 PM PST on Dec 5. High tide of 5.0 ft at 1252 PM PST on Dec 6. This product will be updated as new information becomes available. Stay tuned to your local news source and NOAA weather radio for further information and updates.