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Tsunami warning issued for Hawaii after 8.7 earthquake near Russia

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A tsunami warning has been issued for Hawaii along with tsunami watches for the U.S. West Coast following an 8.7 earthquake off the Russian coast. Meteorologist Paul Heggen has more.

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  • A magnitude 8.7 earthquake struck off the east coast of Russia, raising tsunami concerns. 2s
  • A tsunami warning has been issued for Hawaii, with evacuation orders for coastal areas. 18s
  • Waves of 1 to 3 meters (3 to 9 feet) are expected across the Hawaiian Islands. 1m 26s
  • The Aleutian Islands and mainland Alaska are expected to be impacted before Hawaii. 1m 8s
  • Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and providing ongoing updates. 2m 0s
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