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An updated tsunami warning was issued by the NWS National Tsunami Warning Center on Thursday at 11:24 a.m. in effect until 12:24 p.m. The warning is for Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore, North Bay Interior Valleys, San Francisco Bay Shoreline, San Francisco Peninsula Coast, Mendocino Coast, Southwestern Humboldt, Northern Humboldt Coast and Coastal Del Norte as well as San Francisco County.

"If you are located in this coastal area, move inland to higher ground. Tsunami warnings mean that a tsunami with significant inundation is possible or is already occurring. Tsunamis are a series of waves dangerous many hours after initial arrival time. The first wave may not be the largest. At 10:44 a.m. Pacific Standard Time on December 5 an earthquake with preliminary magnitude 7.0 occurred 45 miles southwest of Eureka California. Estimated tsunami start times for selected sites are; Fort Bragg California 11:10 a.m. PST. December 5. Crescent City California 11:20 a.m. PST. December 5. Port Orford Oregon 11:20 a.m. PST. December 5. Brookings Oregon 11:25 a.m. PST. December 5. Charleston Oregon 11:40 a.m. PST. December 5. San Francisco California 12:10 p.m. PST. December 5," says the NWS.

This warning is in effect until 12:24 p.m.

When it comes to tsunami alerts, understanding the levels of risk is crucial. The NWS classifies them into four distinct categories:

Tsunami warning: Immediate action required

A tsunami that may cause widespread flooding is expected or occurring. Dangerous coastal flooding and powerful currents are possible and may continue for several hours or days after initial arrival. Follow instructions from local officials. Evacuation is recommended. Move to high ground or inland (away from the water).

Tsunami advisory: Exercise caution

When a tsunami with strong currents or hazardous waves near the water's edge is expected or occurring, a tsunami advisory is issued. Flooding in beach and harbor areas may occur. Stay out of the water and follow instructions from local authorities.

Tsunami watch: Be prepared

A tsunami watch is initiated when a distant earthquake occurs, raising the possibility of a tsunami. People in affected areas should stay tuned for updates and be prepared to take action if necessary, even though the threat isn't immediate.

Tsunami information statement: No immediate threat

This statement is issued when an earthquake has occurred, but there is no threat of a destructive tsunami. In some cases, the earthquake may have been too distant to pose any danger.

There may not always be enough time for an official warning for tsunamis, so it is important that you understand natural warnings. If you are at the coast and feel a strong or long earthquake, see a sudden rise or fall of the ocean, or hear a loud roar from the ocean, a tsunami may follow. This is your warning. Take action and move to a safe place. Do not wait for official instructions.

Source: The National Weather Service

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This story was originally published December 5, 2024, 10:55 AM.

What is the best internet provider in Modesto, California?

AT&T Fiber is CNET's pick for the best internet service provider in Modesto. It's our top pick because it offers customer-friendly terms alongside fast speeds. Being a fiber provider, it's the only internet in the city to offer symmetrical upload and download speeds -- ideal for people who work remotely or game online.

If you're looking for the most affordable plans, Xfinity is the cheapest internet provider in Modesto, with plans starting at $20 per month for a 150Mbps connection. However, these are introductory prices that will increase significantly after a year or two (or both). Another cable internet provider worth considering is Spectrum, but it also has the same problem of steep price increases in the second or third year.

There are two other options worth considering for households that don’t need a lot of speed: T-Mobile Home Internet and Verizon 5G Home Internet. Both are middle-of-the-road in price and speed, but you can save by bundling with an eligible cellphone plan.

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Source: CNET analysis of provider data.

Source: CNET analysis of provider data.

How to find internet deals and promotions in Modesto

The best internet deals and top promotions in Modesto depend on what discounts are available during a given time. Most deals are short-lived, but we look frequently for the latest offers.

Modesto internet providers, such as AT&T Fiber, Xfinity and Verizon 5G Home Internet, may offer lower introductory pricing or streaming add-ons for a limited time. Others, however, including Spectrum and T-Mobile Home Internet, run the same standard pricing year-round.

For a more extensive list of promos, check out our guide on the best internet deals.

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What’s a good internet speed?

Most internet connection plans can now handle basic productivity and communication tasks. If you're looking for an internet plan that can accommodate videoconferencing, streaming video or gaming, you'll have a better experience with a more robust connection. Here's an overview of the recommended minimum download speeds for various applications, according to the FCC. Note that these are only guidelines -- and that internet speed, service and performance vary by connection type, provider and address.

For more information, refer to our guide on how much internet speed you really need.

How CNET chose the best internet providers in Modesto

Internet service providers are numerous and regional. Unlike the latest smartphone, laptop, router or kitchen tool, it’s impractical to personally test every ISP in a given city. So what’s our approach? We start by researching the pricing, availability and speed information drawing on our own historical ISP data, the provider sites and mapping information from the Federal Communications Commission at FCC.gov.

But it doesn’t end there. We use the FCC’s website to check our data and ensure we consider every ISP that provides service in an area. We also input local addresses on provider websites to find specific options for residents. We look at sources, including the American Customer Satisfaction Index and J.D. Power, to evaluate how happy customers are with an ISP’s service. ISP plans and prices are subject to frequent changes; all information provided is accurate as of publication.

Once we have this localized information, we ask three main questions:

While the answer to those questions is often layered and complex, the providers who come closest to “yes” on all three are the ones we recommend. When selecting the cheapest internet service, we look for the plans with the lowest monthly fee, though we also factor in things like price increases, equipment fees and contracts. Choosing the fastest internet service is relatively straightforward. We look at advertised upload and download speeds and consider real-world speed data from sources like Ookla and FCC reports. (Disclosure: Ookla is owned by the same parent company as CNET, Ziff Davis.)

To explore our process in more depth, visit our how we test ISPs page.

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