Ground Shaking Alerts: Tsunami Watch for Washington Coast!

The Washington coast is on high alert following an 8.7 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Russia, prompting a tsunami watch that stretches down to the California-Mexico border. The National Weather Service has been sounding the alarm, advising residents to stay alert, especially as the watch is set to impact various coastal towns late tonight. Nothing like a little natural excitement to punctuate a quiet Tuesday, right?

Seattle has come out with safety tips to get through potential waves of trouble—literally! If the ground shakes, find a sturdy piece of furniture to hide under before sprinting to higher ground. And let’s be honest, after shaking up your evening plans, if you’re still standing when the tremors stop, there’s nothing left to do but pray you can find a decent taco truck open in the chaos.

As the clock ticks toward the impact times, which include Long Beach at 11:45 p.m. and Bellingham at 1:10 a.m., people are left wondering: are we really prepared for a tsunami? What would you grab in a hurry—your phone, your pet, or that last piece of leftover pizza? Be safe, be smart, but also, keep your humor intact as we ride the waves of the unexpected!

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