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BULLETIN
Public Tsunami Message Number 5
NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK
1247 AM AKDT Sun Jul 16 2023

...THE TSUNAMI ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

 * The Tsunami Advisory is canceled for the coastal areas of
   South Alaska and the Alaska Peninsula


OBSERVATIONS OF TSUNAMI ACTIVITY - UPDATED
------------------------------------------
 * Observed max tsunami height is the highest recorded water level
   above the tide level up to the time of this message.

                                  TIME               OBSERVED MAX
 SITE                         OF MEASUREMENT         TSUNAMI HEIGHT
 ---------------------------- ----------------       --------------
 King Cove  Alaska            0118  PDT Jul 16           0.5ft
 Sand Point  Alaska           0118  PDT Jul 16           0.5ft


RECOMMENDED ACTIONS - UPDATED
-----------------------------
 * Do not re-occupy hazard zones until local emergency officials
   indicate it is safe to do so.


IMPACTS - UPDATED
-----------------
 * A tsunami was generated by this event, but no longer
   poses a threat.

 * Some areas may continue to see small sea level changes.

 * The determination to re-occupy hazard zones must be made
   by local officials.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND NEXT UPDATE
--------------------------------------
 * Refer to the internet site tsunami.gov for more information.

 * Pacific coastal regions outside California, Oregon,
   Washington, British Columbia, and Alaska should refer to the
   Pacific Tsunami Warning Center messages at tsunami.gov.

 * This will be the final U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center
   message issued for this event.

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