Tsunami Watch in California January 23 2018

A tsunami watch is in place for the west coast of the US following a reported 8.2 earthquake 175 miles off the coast of Alaska, which is currently under a tsunami warning.

Many residents near the epicentre in Kodiak were given a rude awakening as news of the seismic event was broadcast on different television and radio stations and local authorities began to evacuate low lying coast areas.

When Will Hurricane Matthew hit Georgia ?

Hurricane Matthew has already caused massive destruction, loss of property and lives in the carribean and is now heading for the coasts of Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. All three of these states are on alert and evacuacions of low lying coastal areas are underway.

The hurricane which is feared maybe strengthen to category 4 as it approaches Southern Florida is the first major storm to threaten this area for many years and has of course caused great worry among the population in these areas.

Forecasters are saying that coastal regions of the state could receieve very strong winds and heavy rains, but Altanta should be spared the full impact. If you live in the predicted path of the hurricane follow the instructions of local authorities and keep updated with the forecasts.