A catastrophic 8.8-magnitude earthquake near Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula has unleashed tsunami waves across the Pacific. Sirens blared as Hawaii, California, and Washington were hit by powerful surges. The National Weather Service confirms wave activity from Arena Cove to La Push. Millions in Japan were ordered to evacuate as 9-foot waves threaten the eastern coastline. This is one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded — and the tsunami danger is far from over.
00:59I want to remind folks returning back home as the counties open up these zones to return safely, you know, take care, drive slow. We went into this tsunami warning. We got out of the area. We were safe. Let's return back and I'll be safe. Watch for floodwaters in some areas. Check for, do an assessment and check your structure and your home.
01:29Those that are close to the shoreline. Like Major General Logan said, advisory still means that there's energy in the water. So as you return home, still stay off the beach and stay off.
