The National Weather Service's Tsunami Warning Center said that the first tsunami waves could hit the west coast off the Bay Area as early as 12:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 30. The earthquake was triggered by an 8.7 magnitude earthquake off the Pacific coast in Russia.
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"TSUNAMI WATCH in effect for the California coast. Estimated time of arrival as early as 12:15 AM on July 30. People along the coast: Stand by for further updates," the NWS said in an update.
When Could Tsunami Waves Hit The Bay Area
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The NWS' Tsunami Warning Center provided a timeline for when waves could start. It said that waves could start striking the Fort Bragg region in California around 11:50 p.m. on Tuesday.
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The NWS' Tsunami Warning Center provided a timeline for when waves could start. It said that waves could start striking the Fort Bragg region in California around 11:50 p.m. on Tuesday.
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Other areas along the west coast in California could see tsunami waves till late night, with La Jolla and Oceanside getting waves at 1:15 a.m. on Wednesday night.
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