Revelation 1:7 Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him, even those who pierced Him, and all tribes of the earth will wail on account of Him. Even so. Amen.
2 years ago, Charles Nenner, Paul Lehr, and I spent almost three hours together discussing the current issues and how cycle forecasting and Biblical Prophecy were aligning.
Charles was forecasting escalating conflicts across the Globe, a deep recession, a steep correction in the equity Markets, and a Cycle Completion for the Real Estate Asset class.
We discuss Charles’ long term forecast and touch upon Martin Armstrong’s analysis leading to the same conclusion using different Methodology.
2 years ago, we discussed the coming Inflation, how Gold and Silver would skyrocket, and how Israel would be threatened and help reshape the Middle East.
Paul Lehr and I continue the discussion centering on the Middle East and Israel; how the Biblical Prophecy is active as Gaza, Lebanon, the Golan Heights and Syria, plus how Russia is involved.
We also discuss Biblical Prophecy regarding Inflation, Wages, the “K-Shaped” Economy and how the Real Estate Cycle is unfolding.
Storing Food and Water maybe more important than hoarding Gold and Silver.
2 Peter 1:19-21 We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture comes from one’s own interpretation. For no such prophecy was ever brought forth by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
Ezekiel 38 Persia or modern day Iran…
Iran is descending into chaos. Will the Ayatollah’s Shiite regime be overthrown?
Anti-regime media and some social media users claimed that Iranian-backed Iraqi militias have deployed to Iran to support the Iranian regime's crackdown on protests.
The militias’ deployments, if true, could bolster the regime’s efforts to contain the protests. Iraqi militias… pic.twitter.com/fHSOJ2KfmI
Crowds of demonstrators tonight in the Iranian capital of Tehran are said to number upwards of twenty-five thousand, with major police action taking place throughout the city as rumors swirls concerning the possible deployment of the Basij Resistance Force and Iran’s Islamic… pic.twitter.com/yFX3xTsk6V
The Russian Oreshnik IRBM missile flew about 1,800 km in 12-13 minutes, reaching a top speed of over 10 000 km/h before hitting the Lviv region. pic.twitter.com/f2he9drjEj
— Institute for the Study of War (@TheStudyofWar) January 8, 2026
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Revelation 6:6b …and do not harm the oil and wine.
Oil has taken center stage since Maduro has been removed from Venezuela. President Trump is frequently talking about and controlling the flow of oil out of Venezuela.
It's already happening:
CNBC is now reporting that oil sales from Venezuela will continue "indefinitely" and sanctions are being reduced.
This comes just 12 hours after President Trump said Venezuela sent 30 to 50 million barrels of crude oil to the US.
In two predawn operations today, the Coast Guard conducted back-to-back meticulously coordinated boarding of two “ghost fleet” tanker ships— one in the North Atlantic Sea and one in international waters near the Caribbean. Both vessels —the Motor Tanker Bella I and the Motor… pic.twitter.com/EZlHEtcufX
Jeremiah 49:23 Concerning Damascus: “Hamath and Arpad are confounded, for they have heard bad news; they melt in fear, they are troubled like the sea that cannot be quiet.
Kurds and Syrians have engaged in the northern town of Syria, Aleppo. This near ancient Arpad. The prophet Jeremiah states trouble will start north of Damascus and work its way south.
⚡️BREAKING
Kurds and Syrians have started a major war in Aleppo
Isaiah 1:23 Your rulers are rebels and companions of thieves; Everyone loves a bribe and chases after gifts. They do not obtain justice for the orphan, nor does the widow’s case come before them.
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I just released the full report on Congress trading in 2025.
Like every year since 2020, some politicians beat the market.
Deuteronomy 4:43b …and Golan in Bashan, for the Manassites.
This is the first mention of the Golan Heights in the Bible. The term “Golan” is mentioned four times in the Old Testament. Concordances are not sure about the meaning of the word. A possible consideration is from the Hebrew meaning “to roll” or “to encircle,” possibly referring to the rounded hills or the way the area is surrounded by mountains.
Golan is also synonymous with the location of Bashan, home of the giant Og.
Numbers 21:33 Then they turned and went up by the way to Bashan. And Og the king of Bashan came out against them, he and all his people, to battle at Edrei.
🇸🇾🇮🇱 SYRIA JUST RELEASED AN OFFICIAL MAP THAT DELETES THE GOLAN HEIGHTS – IS IT ACCEPTING ISRAELI CONTROL?
Syria’s government posted a fresh official map showing the country’s borders, but there’s something huge missing. The map no longer includes the Golan Heights, a region… pic.twitter.com/iZshZLuUjy
Ezekiel 38:13 Sheba and Dedan and the merchants of Tarshish and all its leaders will say to you, ‘Have you come to seize spoil? Have you assembled your hosts to carry off plunder, to carry away silver and gold, to take away livestock and goods, to seize great spoil?’
In a video statement alongside Energy Minister Eli Cohen, Netanyahu said that the natural gas deal with Cairo was worth NIS 112 billion ($34.7 billion), of which NIS 58 billion ($18 billion) would go into public coffers. In the first four years, he said, around NIS 500 million ($155 million) would go to the state yearly, and this was expected to climb to NIS 6 billion per year ($1.9 billion) by 2033.
“The agreement is with the American company Chevron, with Israeli partners who will supply gas to Egypt,” Netanyahu said.
‘Historic moment’: Netanyahu announces record natural gas deal with Egypt https://t.co/Av45IF6o4N
Ezekiel 7:19 They cast their silver into the streets, and their gold is like an unclean thing. Their silver and gold are not able to deliver them in the day of the wrath of the LORD. They cannot satisfy their hunger or fill their stomachs with it. For it was the stumbling block of their iniquity.
Gold and silver are at ALL TIME highs!!!
There are multiple examples in the Bible, riches will not save you. One cannot purchase their way into Heaven or Eternity with God with earthly riches or precious metals. Only one currency counts, the innocent shed blood of Christ.
Friendly reminder from the Bible, one cannot eat silver or gold. At some point, food will be more valuable than silver and gold.
Ultimately, people will choose precious metals over Jesus Christ and His solution for sin.
Zephaniah 1:18 Neither their silver nor their gold will be able to deliver them on the Day of the LORD’s wrath. The whole earth will be consumed by the fire of His jealousy.” For indeed, He will make a sudden end of all who dwell on the earth.
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Genesis 9:11 And I establish My covenant with you: Never again will all life be cut off by the waters of a flood; never again will there be a flood to destroy the earth.”
Ghanaian self styled “prophet” Eboh Noah claims God will end the world in a new flood on December 25, 2025. He says he was told to build 8 arks to save select families. His followers have sold their belongings and handed over the money ahead of what he calls an imminent… pic.twitter.com/8t4o07JaCI
Isaiah 17:1 This is the burden against Damascus: “Behold, Damascus is no longer a city; it has become a heap of ruins.
Claim: Damascus is the oldest continually inhabited city on the planet. The city’s had residents and inhabitants for over 5,000 years.
Damascus is going to be wiped out. The Hebrew is interesting in the description. The grammar states it is going to be taken away and removed. One could state it will be a ruined ruin or a ruined heap!
Different names and different organizations lead to confusion about the identity of groups and people. We know who the author of confusion is.
Recent history lesson, President Trump lifted economic sanctions earlier in 2025 against Syria and newly appointed leader and President Abu Mohammed al Jolani (formerly of ISIS), he is aka Syrian President Ahmed al Sharaa. He also has ties to Al Qaeda. He is former commander of Al-Qaeda al-Jolani. He also has ties to the terrorist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). Al Sharaa founded the al-Nusra Front in Syria. This is the same person. He has ties to multiple terrorist organizations.
Friendly reminder from December 2016: Water springs north and west of Damascus have been poisoned with diesel by the rebels or Al-Nusra or Al-Qaeda in Syria (group supported by Obama Administration). The areas are Wadi Barada and Ain al-Fija springs. These springs provide 70% of the water for the city of Damascus. Up to 4 million people in and around Damascus were affected.
Situation in Syria spiraling out of control: new civil war ignites
Israel has carried out airstrikes on Syrian military positions in the As-Suwayda province.
The strikes came in response to a punitive operation by the Syrian army against Druze militias. Earlier, Syria’s defense… pic.twitter.com/lJDY0UKluh
A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck 54 miles south of Sand Point, Alaska, on July 16, 2025, at 12:37 p.m. local time, triggering a tsunami warning for parts of Southcentral and Southwest Alaska, including the Alaska Peninsula, Aleutian Islands, and Kodiak Island. The warning was downgraded to an advisory by 1:50 p.m. and canceled by 2:45 p.m. A small tsunami with a maximum wave height of 0.2 feet (about 3 inches) was observed in Sand Point around 3:10 p.m. -Grok
In a stunning move, this earthquake was upgraded to 7.3.
BREAKING: Tsunami warning issued for parts of southern Alaska following magnitude 7.2 earthquake pic.twitter.com/FYxkLy2qH7
— Intel Point Alert (@IntelPointAlert) July 16, 2025
#BREAKING: Water levels have dropped significantly in the last 30 minutes near Raspberry Island, Alaska, following the M7.2 earthquake.
Mark 13:22 For false christs and false prophets will rise and show signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect.
A Russian court has sentenced Sergei Torop, a former traffic officer who claimed to be the reincarnation of Jesus , to 12 years in prison for harming the mental and physical health of his followers. The 64-year-old cult leader, known to his followers as “Vissarion,” was convicted alongside two associates for maintaining a religious organization that violated civil rights and caused physical harm to members.
Ezekiel 38:13 Sheba, Dedan, the merchants of Tarshish, and all their young lions will say to you, ‘Have you come to take plunder? Have you gathered your army to take booty, to carry away silver and gold, to take away livestock and goods, to take great plunder?’ ” ’
President Trump made his initial trip abroad since being re elected. He chose to go to the Middle East.
The first stop was ancient Sheba and Dedan or modern day Saudi Arabia. The Saudis committed $600 billion to United States business.
Trump announced economic sanctions have been lifted against Syria.
Celebrations seen tonight in the capital of Damascus and across Syria, following today’s announcement by U.S. President Donald J. Trump during his visit to Saudi Arabia on the lifting of all sanctions imposed by the United States against Syria under the Assad Regime. The largest… pic.twitter.com/rktDd4Clzy
Prophecy tells us Iran ultimately sides with Magog or Russia. I speculate Iran will not be agreeing to an economic deal with the United States if it gives up its nuclear program.
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Beth Togarmah, Meschech, Tubal, and Gomer or modern day Turkey.
President Recep Erdogan is playing peace broker between Ukraine and Russia.
Erdogan and Zelensky finally meet, exchanging handshakes
With Erdogan topping it off with a slap on Zelensky's hand
2 Kings 23:23 But in the eighteenth year of King Josiah this Passover was kept to the Lord in Jerusalem.
For the First Time in 2,000 Years: Lamb Brought to Temple Mount for Second Passover
Breaking News: A Jewish man was intercepted by Muslim caretakers after smuggling a live goat kid onto the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, intending to perform a ritual sacrifice for Pesach Sheni, commemorating ancient Passover traditions. The caretakers, who regard the site as a… pic.twitter.com/zQ62z6wgcg
— 🇮🇱 David Ha'ivri 🤠 دافيد هعفري (@haivri) May 12, 2025
Amos 9:15 I will plant them on their land, and they shall never again be uprooted out of the land that I have given them,” says the LORD your God.
Despite the deadly intentions of their neighbors, Israel is not going anywhere. The Jewish nation is here to stay.
As Israel celebrated Independence Day, Hamas arsonists sprang into action.
palestinian channels are calling for their terrorists to burn everything they can. This is a video published by a Jenin group (Samaria) pic.twitter.com/v9IAa4zQJO
The fires were located west of Jerusalem. This was one of the largest fires in the recent history of Israel. Many events were cancelled due to the fires.
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Isaiah 17:1 This is the burden against Damascus: “Behold, Damascus is no longer a city; it has become a heap of ruins.
BREAKING 🔴🔴
Israel carried out a strike in Syria, warning the new regime that attacks on the Druze will not be tolerated.
The IDF said it hit an extremist group preparing to target Druze civilians in Iskhaniya, Damascus Province, under orders from the Prime Minister and… https://t.co/906aIqwYty
A 7.5 quake occurred in the Drake Passage between Antarctica and the southern tip of South America.
When the Earth Moved, Humanity Moved Faster On May 2nd, a 7.4 magnitude earthquake shook the Drake Passage, setting off tsunami alerts across Argentina and Chile. Evacuations, sirens, and 9-foot waves reminded us of nature’s force, and the power of preparation. From coastal towns… pic.twitter.com/jyJj7zyG3b
— Smritivan Earthquake Museum (@smritivan) May 3, 2025
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And in sports, Sovereignty beat Journalism to win the 2025 Kentucky Derby. Sovereignty won going away. The outcome came as no surprise here despite Journalism being the betting favorite. Here at PaulthePoke, we believe God is sovereign, and definitely over journalism…
Micah 4:1-3 In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and the peoples will stream to it. And many nations will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways, so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. Then He will judge between many peoples and arbitrate for strong nations far and wide. Then they will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will no longer take up the sword against nation, nor will they train anymore for war.
Coalition MKs to US Senate: “Recognize the right of the Jewish people to the Temple Mount”
“This is the place where our Temples stood, which were destroyed by the Babylonian and Roman empires about 2,500 and 1,900 years ago.”
The letter to the members of the Senate reads: “Today, while the sovereign State of Israel guarantees access to holy sites for all religions, the Jewish people are denied full and free access to their holiest site due to heavy international pressure. Official recognition by the world’s leading country and Israel’s great friend – the United States – could ensure historical justice.
“This decision is not just a symbolic gesture but a declaration of truth, a declaration of religious freedom and the restoration of historical justice. The United States has been and will always be a pillar of human rights and the protection of holy sites around the world. Especially after October 7, when Hamas and its allies declared war under the slogan ‘Al-Aqsa Flood’ while desecrating the sanctity of the Holy Place, we call for support and promotion of this historic decision as a courageous and clear statement of the United States’ ongoing commitment to truth, justice, and religious freedom for all peoples.”
Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Evangelical Leaders in Jerusalem call for Israeli sovereignty over Biblical heartland
During their visit, the Christian leaders toured the biblical heartland, including the site of ancient Shiloh, where they reaffirmed their support for Israeli sovereignty. Yisrael Ganz, governor of the Binyamin Regional Council and chairman of the Yesha Council, commented, “The application of Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria is a necessary step to ensure the safety of Israel and the future of Jewish communities in the region.”
Jeremiah 49:23-24 Concerning Damascus: “Hamath and Arpad are put to shame, for they have heard a bad report; they are agitated like the sea; their anxiety cannot be calmed. Damascus has become feeble; she has turned to flee. Panic has gripped her; anguish and pain have seized her like a woman in labor.
Ahmed al-Sharaa, better known as Abu Mohammad al-Jolani is Syria’s new leader. Historically, he has ties to Al Qaeda and ISIS.
In late 2024, Jolani spearheaded a rapid offensive that toppled Assad’s regime, capturing key cities like Aleppo, Homs, and Damascus by December 8, 2024. -Grok AI
Jolani led forces have turned on Assad loyalists or Alawites in western Syria.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), a UK-based monitoring group, reported over 1,450 deaths across Latakia, Tartus, Hama, and Homs provinces by March 10, including 973 civilians, mostly Alawites, killed in what they described as “killings, field executions, and ethnic cleansing operations.” By March 11, this civilian toll rose to 1,225, with specific incidents like 132 deaths in Baniyas alone.
Some estimates have the number of deaths over 22,000. There are gruesome descriptions with pictures and video on the internet including barbaric murders, kidnapping, rape, and cannibalism.
Russia and the United States request emergency United Nations Security Council meeting “in light of the violence against civilians in Western Syria.”
Deuteronomy 6:7-9 And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Tie them as reminders on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Write them on the doorposts of your houses and on your gates.
Great Britain: Sir Hamid Patel, has been appointed interim chairman of OFSTED (Office for Standards in Education). This is who the Brits have in charge of their education. This is a sea change from The Church of England.
Sir Patel is Mufti. According to Grok AI…
A “Mufti” in the context of Islam refers to a qualified Islamic scholar or jurist who is authorized to issue legal opinions or interpretations (known as fatwas) on matters of Islamic law (Sharia). The term comes from the Arabic word aftā, meaning “to give a legal opinion.” Muftis play a significant role in Muslim communities by providing guidance on religious, social, and legal issues based on their deep knowledge of the Quran, Hadith (sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad), and Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh).
To become a Mufti, a person typically undergoes extensive education in Islamic studies, mastering areas such as theology, law, and Arabic language. Historically, Muftis have been appointed by governments or religious institutions in some Muslim-majority countries, while in other contexts, they earn their status through recognition by their peers and community for their expertise.
Ephesians 6:4 Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
Decisions can and will have significant cultural consequences.
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Exodus 15:4 Pharaoh’s chariots and army He has cast into the sea; the finest of his officers are drowned in the Red Sea.
CENTCOM Forces Launch Large Scale Operation Against Iran-Backed Houthis in Yemen
On March 15, U.S. Central Command initiated a series of operations consisting of precision strikes against Iran-backed Houthi targets across Yemen to defend American interests, deter enemies, and restore freedom of navigation.
Ezekiel 7:11 Violence (Hebrew word is Hamas) has grown up into a rod of wickedness. None of them shall remain, nor their abundance, nor their wealth; neither shall there be preeminence among them.
A new country is emerging in the Middle East. The Druze, with the support of Israel, now fully control the southern Syrian region of Sweida. Sweida has almost half a million people. Over 85% are Druze and nearly 10% are Christian. It’s BY FAR the safest area for Christians in Syria. Sweida would become the first overwhelmingly non-Muslim state in the Middle East since Israel!
Jeremiah 49:24-27 Damascus has become feeble; she has turned to flee. Panic has gripped her; anguish and pain have seized her like a woman in labor. How is the city of praise not forsaken, the town that brings Me joy? For her young men will fall in the streets, and all her warriors will be silenced in that day,” declares the LORD of Hosts.
“I will set fire to the walls of Damascus; it will consume the fortresses of Ben-hadad.”
In the last week, since Assad has left Syria…
In the last 72-Hours, the Israel Defense Force has launched over 400 Strikes on Targets inside of Syria, resulting in the Elimination of 70-80% of the Military Capability of the Former Syrian Arab Armed Forces (SAAF). The Locations struck included Anti-Aircraft Batteries, Syrian Air Force Airfields, Naval Bases, and Dozens of Weapons Production Sites in Damascus, Homs, Tartus, Latakia, and Palmyra; which resulted in the Destruction of Scud Tactical-Ballistic Missiles, Cruise Missiles, Surface-to-Sea, Sea-to-Sea, Surface-to-Air and Surface-to-Surface Missiles, UAVs, Fighter Jets, Attack Helicopters, Ships, Radars, Tanks, Hangars, and more.
The entire Hermon Range is in Israeli hands, both from the (formerly) Syrian side and the (formerly) Lebanese side!
Israeli Defense Minister: The peaks of Mount Hermon in Syria have returned to Israeli control in a moving historical moment. Netanyahu and I visited the Golan Heights and saw the peaks of the Syrian Mount Hermon, which returned to our control after 51 years. I ordered the army to prepare to remain on the summit of Mount Hermon throughout the winter.
The Druze of southern Syria have publicly declared their desire to secede from Syria and be annexed to Israel. Based on topography this is what the annexation would look like. The IDF has already taken over the DMZ in yellow and moved into some of the Druze towns. Thread.
Vanuatu checks in with a 7.3 trembler on the Richter Scale.
On Tuesday, December 17, 2024, a 7.3 magnitude earthquake shook the coast of Vanuatu, an archipelago in the South Pacific, resulting in a tsunami warning, as reported by US seismologists and meteorologists. Vanuatu Police have officially confirmed at least one death associated with this catastrophic event. In addition to the loss of life, the earthquake caused significant damage to the region’s infrastructure. In Porto Vila, the capital, a complex that houses several embassies, including that of the United States, suffered severe structural damage. Preliminary reports highlight that the destruction affected not only commercial and diplomatic buildings, but also residences, with several homes and public infrastructure damaged. The magnitude of the earthquake, combined with its location in a highly seismic area known as the Pacific Ring of Fire, amplifies the impact of this natural disaster on Vanuatu’s life and economy.
Revelation 5:5 Then one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep! Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed to open the scroll and its seven seals.”
Jeremiah 23:5 Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land.
Isaiah 17:1 This is the burden against Damascus: “Behold, Damascus is no longer a city; it has become a heap of ruins.
The Assad regime and rule in Syria is over after 50 years.
The Syrian Regime has fallen as Damascus and the SAF surrendered to rebel factions. The last remaining SAF ‘control’ along the Mediterranean coast remains to be formally taken over. The SNA have carried out attacks on the SDF across their lines of contact.
The Russian Air Force starts evacuating its Khmeimim airbase in Syria. Several large military transport plans have just arrived to help pack up and evacuate both Russian soldiers and equipment.
President Elect Donald Trump has weighed in on the events taking place in Syria.
Opposition fighters in Syria, in an unprecedented move, have totally taken over numerous cities, in a highly coordinated offensive, and are now on the outskirts of Damascus, obviously preparing to make a very big move toward taking out Assad. Russia, because they are so tied up in Ukraine, and with the loss there of over 600,000 soldiers, seems incapable of stopping this literal march through Syria, a country they have protected for years. This is where former President Obama refused to honor his commitment of protecting the RED LINE IN THE SAND, and all hell broke out, with Russia stepping in. But now they are, like possibly Assad himself, being forced out, and it may actually be the best thing that can happen to them. There was never much of a benefit in Syria for Russia, other than to make Obama look really stupid. In any event, Syria is a mess, but is not our friend, & THE UNITED STATES SHOULD HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH IT. THIS IS NOT OUR FIGHT. LET IT PLAY OUT. DO NOT GET INVOLVED!
Isaiah 8:9-10 Huddle together, O peoples, and be shattered; pay attention, all you distant lands; prepare for battle, and be shattered; prepare for battle, and be shattered! / Devise a plan, but it will be thwarted; state a proposal, but it will not happen. For God is with us.”
South Korea: South Korean military forces are withdrawing from the National Assembly after parliament voted to block the president’s martial law declaration.
France: France’s government officially collapses after no-confidence vote in parliament.
Germany: German government has collapsed.
Georgia: Protests are happening throughout the country.
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Quakes in various places…
Coast of Northern California
A powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake has struck off the coast of California, triggering tsunami sirens and prompting a tsunami warning for the western coastline, including the San Francisco Bay Area. The National Tsunami Warning Center has confirmed the earthquake’s magnitude and issued a warning about the potential for powerful waves and strong currents. Residents in coastal areas are strongly advised to evacuate immediately, move to higher ground or inland, and avoid coastal waters until authorities confirm it is safe to return.
