A magnitude 8.8 quake off the coast of Russia on Tuesday at 4:25 p.m. local time has triggered a tsunami advisory in the Tri-Counties.
The advisory is in effect from Alaska to the Mexican border. An advisory means that people should stay away from the ocean. No evacuations have been ordered. It was updated from a watch to an advisory just before 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Higher waves could potentially come between 12 a.m. and 1 a.m. Wednesday in the Tri-Counties.
A warning was issued for parts of Alaska and Hawaii. The first waves could hit Hawaii after 10 p.m. California time. The warning means people should evacuate coastal areas.
