Due to the 8.9 magnitude earthquake in Japan, A Tsunami Warning has been issued for the California coastline. The Marin coastline will experience strong and dangerous currents and some flooding is possible. The public is advised to stay off the beaches, out of the water and secure personal watercrafts between 7:30am and 8pm today.Tidal surge inside the Bay is not expected to be as significant as at the coastline, however boaters and the public should stay inland and off the bay waters during this time.
Marin County public safety agencies are coordinating information and public notifications. The public is advised to call 2-1-1 for updated information. Mandatory evacuations are not in affect. Tsunami waves are estimated to reach 1 to 1.5 feet (above normal sea conditions).
The Golden Gate National Recreation Area parking lots are closed at Muir Beach and Stinson Beach. Persons in the inner bay should move off the beach and out of harbors and marinas. Persons in coastal Tsunami inundation zones should move inland and to higher ground. Marin County inundation zones include areas of Muir Beach, Stinson Beach, Marshall and Bolinas.
A Tsunami Warning means that a tsunami with significant widespread inundation is imminent or expected. Warnings indicate that widespread dangerous coastal flooding accompanied by powerful currents is possible and may continue for several hours after the initial wave. Currents may be hazardous to swimmers, boats, and coastal structures.
Please visit the County’s Office of Emergency Services website at www.readymarin.org (click on “Current Emergency Information”) for updates on Tsunami information.
For full details, go to https://local.nixle.com/alert/4665186/?sub_id=259802
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