San Francisco leaders say alert system worked smoothly for tsunami advisory
San Francisco emergency officials confirmed that the city's alert system worked smoothly. Most residents received notifications about the tsunami advisory through alerts on their phones.
Tsunami waves hit Hawaii, hundreds sleep at Maui aiport
One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck off Russia’s sparsely populated Far East early Wednesday, sending tsunami waves into Japan, the U.S. West Coast and Hawaii, where flights on Tuesday night were canceled, causing at least 200 people to sleep at the Maui airport.
Is there a tsunami warning in California?
After a massive earthquake struck Russia, tsunami alerts were issued for many areas, including Japan, Hawaii and California, the latter of which is nearly 5,000 miles away.
WATCH: Boats jump at Pillar Point in Half Moon Bay after tsunami advisory
A massive earthquake in Russia sent shockwaves throughout the West Coast, causing waves to be so high in Half Moon Bay that boats were seen jumping up off the water at Pillar Point.
Wednesday's earthquake was among the strongest ever: See the list
The 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of the Russian Far East is one of the biggest temblors ever recorded. Here's how it compares to other quakes.
Tsunami alerts issued for California after 8.8 magnitude earthquake hits Russia
Several tsunami alerts were issued for California, Hawaii, and Alaska.
Timeline: Expected tsunami arrival in the Bay Area, California and Hawaii
A tsunami advisory is the second-highest alert, under a warning, according to the NWS.
Tsunami advisory issued for Bay Area, California coast after Russia earthquake
An 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck at 4:24 p.m. off the coast of Kamchatka, Russia.
Historic lodge on the Grand Canyon's North Rim has been destroyed by wildfire, park official says
The Grand Canyon Lodge, the only lodging inside the park at the North Rim, was consumed by the flames, park Superintendent Ed Keable told park residents, staff and others in a meeting Sunday morning.
Tampa hits 100 degrees breaking all-time temperature record
Record heat has hit Florida hard this weekend and Tampa Bay has now hit a new high temperature milestone.
North Carolina gamer shocked by lightning while livestreaming
The chances of being struck by lightning in any given year is 1 in 1.43 million, according to the National Lightning Safety Council.
PHOTOS: Michigan man in truck survives lightning strike - 'lucky to be alive'
A man inside a pickup truck survived after it was struck by lightning in west Michigan.
