Heavy rain is causing issues worldwide this week. This morning, a tsunami hit Japan after a momumental 8.9 earthquake. The tsunami is expected to hit the California coastline and Hawaii this morning as well. The Japanese tsunami was over 30 feet tall. Sixty people are estimated to have died at this time. There is currently a tsunami warning for Russia, Taiwan, the Philippines, and Indonesia, as well as several South American countries. Everyone is being urged to stay as far away from the beaches as possible.
It is unclear where the tsunami will hit Hawaii. The initial wave is only expected to be three to six feet tall, but could flow miles into the shore. When striking the West Coast, the tsunami is expected to strike down the coast, starting in Seattle, WA.
There has also been substantial flooding this week in the Mid-Atlantic states. Areas of New Jersey and Pennsylvania are both underwater at this time. The state of New York is currently under flood watch. Melting snow is also adding to the flood problems.
Update:
The death toll in Japan is currently estimated to be at least 7,000. There are over 10,000 people still missing.
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