A tsunami watch has been issued for the Washington coast, spanning to California. (Image courtesy of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) A tsunami watch has been issued for the Washington coast. Coastal areas are advised to stay alert, as stated by the National Weather Service (NWS).

The National Weather service issued a tsunami advisory for the coast of Washington on Tuesday following a magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia's far eastern coast. Portions of British Columbia along with the coasts of Oregon and California were included in the advisory,

Washington's coastal communities are under a tsunami advisory after a massive earthquake in Russia; residents urged to avoid beaches.