Authorities in Hawaii downgraded the state to a tsunami advisory, and evacuation orders on the Big Island and Oahu, the most populated island, were lifted.

Authorities in Hawaii downgraded the state to a tsunami advisory early Wednesday, and evacuation orders on the Big Island and Oahu, the most populated island, were lifted.

Oprah Winfrey was accused of leaving the private road that runs through her estate in Maui closed as locals tried to escape following a Hawaii tsunami warning. Getty Images They added, “Local ...

When an advisory is in effect, people are advised to “Stay out of the water and away from the shore.” What is a tsunami warning? A tsunami warning is the highest level of alert.

Bay Area Shorelines was placed under an updated tsunami advisory by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 9:21 a.m. The advisory is in effect until 10:51 a.m.

A tsunami advisory has been canceled for Oregon and Washington following a strong earthquake off the coast of Russia.

UPDATED: July 30, 2025 at 3:54 PM PDT A tsunami advisory was issued for the California coast following an 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Russia on Tuesday afternoon, July 29.

Japanese officials also downgraded tsunami warnings in the southern half of the country as 1.9 million residents faced evacuation orders along its Pacific coast.

Tsunami waves can also continue to impact coastlines hours after they first hit.As forecasts evolve, what's the difference between a tsunami warning, an advisory and a watch?Tsunami ...