Tsunami Advisory canceled for Oregon Coast Wednesday morning
Just after 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, the National Weather Service said that the Tsunami Advisory was no longer in effect.
Emergency management officials say the largest waves were recorded at two feet off the Oregon Coast around 11:50 p.m. Tuesday.
But while the coast is clear for a tsunami, officials say hazardous conditions could linger for several days — adding that even the strongest swimmers could struggle in the strong waters.
'There is still tsunami water that is hitting the coast, and those waves are stronger, and the currents are going to be a little different than they're used to, and there's also going to be a lot of debris in the water, so logs and other things like that,' Erin Zysett with OEM said. 'They can roll on you, you can get pinned, high tide comes in, and it can be very terrifying and very dangerous.'
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Tsunamis can also amplify the effects of sneaker waves, so you should never turn your back on the water.
'People should stay away from open coast beaches, estuary mouths, marinas, and harbors. Dangerous currents are possible even without significant wave activity,' officials with the Oregon Department of Geology and Minerals said in a statement. 'Do not go to the beach to watch the waves. Remain in a safe location away from the coast until the advisory is lifted.'
Officials say the scare serves as a reminder for people to sign up for local alerts and familiarize themselves with the tsunami warning levels and nearby evacuation routes.
Stay with KOIN 6 while we keep you up to date on this ongoing Tsunami Advisory.
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