Will the tsunami generated from Japan earthquake hit the United States?

Even though separated by ocean, there is a possibility that the tsunami which was generated by Japan 8.9 magnitude earthquake will hit the United States.

There are several countries listed by the National Weather Service which have possibilities to be hit by the tsunami. They are: Japan, Russia, the Philippines, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Australia, Fiji, Mexico, New Zealand, Guatemala, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama, Honduras, Chile, Ecuador, Colombia, Peru and the United States.

In addition, The National Weather Service also includes Numerous Pacific islands, including some U.S. territories on the list.