Tsunami!

-The first photo shows wave heights across the Pacific. This shows waves over 25 FT that hit Japan.

-The second photo shows the Tsunami Alerts along the North America Coast. The red represents a warning, the orange an advisory. A TSUNAMI ADVISORY remains in effect for the west coast-including Oregon, San Fransisco and LA as of late Friday.

-The other photos show the Tsunami hitting the Japan coastline.

A major 8.9 magnitude earthquake has hammered Japan earlier today. This massive quake, centered about 70 miles offshore and 250 miles North of Tokyo, also set off a massive Tsunami! Waves over 30 FEET slammed ashore just after the quake, causing homes and cars to be dragged miles inland. Over 300 people have been killed in the city closest to the quake, and more deaths are being reported closer to the capital. Minor damage along with swaying buildings in Tokyo were reported, but they avoided a disaster. The Tsunami raced across the Pacific, leading to additional TSUNAMI WARNINGS in Hawaii. Waves as high as 7 FT hit the Hawaiian islands and caused minor damage right at the beaches. Then, a 8 FT wave hit northern CA, causing docks to be damaged and boats to be torn apart. However, no major damage has been reported along the US west coast so far. Over the last few hours over 100 after shocks have been reported, including one higher than a 7.0. After shocks will continue to affect Japan over the next few days.


More on the quake tomorrow.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Partial clearing with fog. Low 37.

Saturday: A mix of sun and clouds with a high of 50. SW wind of 10-15 MPH.

Saturday: Set your clocks ahead before going to bed. Mostly cloudy Lows in the mid 30's

Sunday: Partly to mostly cloudy with highs in the low 50's. Sunset at 648 PM!

Monday: Sunny and colder. Highs around 40. Sunrise at 658 AM/ Sunset at 649 PM.