Tsunami Advisory Canceled for Coastal Bay Area, Santa Cruz

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A tsunami advisory that was issued Saturday for the coastal Bay Area and Santa Cruz is now canceled, the National Weather Service said.

The advisory was issued for the entire West Coast following a volcanic eruption in the Tonga Islands.

Locally, strong and dangerous currents hit San Francisco beaches, harbor and marina docks, officials said.

The National Weather Service Bay Area said that although the impact was expected to peak through 9 a.m. in parts of the region such as San Francisco, dangerous conditions will continue throughout the day.

The impacts of the Tsunami advisory in the Bay Area were not limited to the water, In the video below, Rob Mayeda explains how the volcanic eruption in Tonga sent a pressure wave across the Pacific that arrived in the Bay Area.

The impact of the tsunami advisory in the Bay Area was not limited to the water, Rob Mayeda explains how the volcanic eruption in Tonga sent a pressure wave across the Pacific that arrived in the Bay Area.
A tsunami advisory is in effect for the Coastal North Bay including San Francisco. Evacuation orders are in place in the Berkeley Marina and officials in Santa Cruz County and other coastal areas are patrolling the area. Vianey Arana has details on what to expect throughout the day.

Santa Cruz County officials asked people to "please avoid the water," and "stay back from the shore!."

In Alameda County, the city of Berkeley were asking people in the Marina to "get out of your boat and off the docks now."

More information on the mandatory evacuation here.

The Berkeley Harbor Master told NBC Bay Area approximately 113 people were evacuated from the Berkeley marina.

According to Berkeley police, evacuation orders were lifted for boats and docks at the Berkeley Marina just after 4 p.m. Saturday. The tsunami advisory is still in effect. They are recommending the public to use caution on boats and docks.

No damage or injuries were reported.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.


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