[EAS] Tsunami Warning ???

[Allen Sklar]

This should be a nice EAS test for the West Coast... 
 
TSUNAMI WARNING ISSUED FOR WESTERN US DETAILS...

http://www.emergencyemail.org/newsemergency/anmviewer.asp?a=939&z=33

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THE EMERGENCY EMAIL & WIRELESS NETWORK
http://www.EmergencyEmail.org/

 
Allen Sklar
Tempe AZ USA
 
Tsunami warning for most of U. S. west coast 7 AM PAcific Time 10 AM EST
This message keeps the warning and advisory regions fixed and adds new tsunami observations. A link is provided for tsunami amplitude forecasts.

The Tsunami Warning continues in effect for the coastal areas of California and Oregon from Point Concepcion, California to the Oregon-Washington border.

The Tsunami Warning continues in effect for the coastal areas of Alaska from Amchitka Pass, Alaska (125 miles W of Adak) to Attu, Alaska.

The Tsunami Advisory continues in effect for the coastal areas of California from the California-Mexico border to Point Concepcion, California.

The Tsunami Advisory continues in effect for the coastal areas of Washington, British Columbia and Alaska from the Oregon-Washington border to Amchitka Pass, Alaska (125 miles W of Adak).

A Tsunami Warning means that all coastal residents in thewarning areawho are near the beach or in low-lying regions should move immediately inland to higher ground and away from all harbors and inlets including those sheltered directly from the sea. Those feeling the earth shake, seeing unusual wave action, or the water level rising or receding may have only a few minutes before the tsunami arrival and should move immediately. Homes and small buildings are not designed to withstand tsunami impacts. Do not stay in these structures.

All residents within the warned area should be alert for instructions broadcast from their local civil authorities. A tsunami has been recorded.

A Tsunami Advisory means that a tsunami capable of producing strong currents or waves dangerous to persons in or very near the water is expected. Significant, widespread inundation is not expected forareas under an advisory. Currents may be hazardous to swimmers, boats, and coastal structures and may continue for several hours after the initial wave arrival.

At 9:46 PM Pacific Standard Time on March 10, anearthquakewith preliminary magnitude 8.9occurred near the east coast of Honshu, Japan.(Refer to theUnited States Geological Surveyfor official earthquake parameters.) This earthquake has generated a tsunami which could cause damage to coastal regions in a warning or advisory.