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Tsunami warning for Crescent City downgraded to advisory after surge damages H Dock; no injuries reported
Summary
Officials said the tsunami warning for Crescent City was downgraded to an advisory Wednesday morning; Harbormaster Mike Rademacher reported major structural failure to H Dock but no injuries, and authorities urged residents to avoid beaches and harbors while hazardous currents continue.
Crescent City officials warned Wednesday that dangerous ocean conditions remain even after the National Weather Service downgraded a tsunami warning for Del Norte County to an advisory.
Lead meteorologist Matthew Kidwell of the National Weather Service said the warning was lowered to an advisory Wednesday morning, adding, “I just got word that, that we've gone down to an advisory for Crescent City.” He warned that conditions are improving but hazardous currents and fluctuating tides could persist through the day and into tonight.
The downgrade followed overnight surge activity that caused visible damage in the Crescent City Harbor. Harbormaster Mike Rademacher said a surge at about 02:40 a.m. lifted the decking on H Dock so the decking “became lodged on the pilings and was eventually…
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