* WHAT...Visibility one-quarter mile or less in freezing fog.
* WHERE...Kittitas Valley and Yakima Valley.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
* WHAT...Visibility one-quarter mile or less in freezing fog.
* WHERE...Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County.
.The river will be just below minor flood stage until around 10 AM
PST today, but with additional precipitation arriving, it is
forecast to again rise above minor flood stage this afternoon.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 16.5 feet, the Skokomish River will cause widespread
flooding of pasture lands, with water flowing quickly over West
Bourgault Road and Skokomish Valley Road.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:30 AM PST Sunday the stage was 16.4 feet.
- Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this morning and continue rising to 16.9 feet late this
evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
16.8 feet on 11/23/1990.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHAT...Large waves and hazardous surf conditions. Breakers up
to 25 to 30 feet.
* WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South
Washington Coast.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Destructive waves may wash over beaches, jetties,
and other structures unexpectedly. People can be swept off
rocks and jetties and drown while observing high surf. Minor
beach erosion may damage coastal properties and buildings.
Higher than normal water run-up is expected on beaches and low-
lying shoreline. Enhanced possibility for sneaker waves.
* WHAT...Large waves and hazardous surf conditions. Breakers up
to 25 to 30 feet.
* WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South
Washington Coast.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Destructive waves may wash over beaches, jetties,
and other structures unexpectedly. People can be swept off
rocks and jetties and drown while observing high surf. Minor
beach erosion may damage coastal properties and buildings.
Higher than normal water run-up is expected on beaches and low-
lying shoreline. Enhanced possibility for sneaker waves.
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 21 to
26 feet. For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
waves of 25 to 33 feet.
* WHERE...The beaches and shorelines of Curry, Coos, and Douglas
counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 PM PST this
evening. For the High Surf Warning, from 10 PM this evening to
4 AM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Extremely large breaking waves will create very
hazardous conditions along beaches and area shorelines. Waves
will inundate beaches and surge into normally dry areas.
Infrastructure damage and significant beach erosion can be
expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest surf is expected Monday morning
into Monday afternoon. Conditions are expected to slowly improve
on Tuesday, but another round of dangerous surf conditions can
be expected late Wednesday (Christmas Day) through Thursday, if
not longer.
* View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 21 to
26 feet. For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
waves of 25 to 33 feet.
* WHERE...The beaches and shorelines of Curry, Coos, and Douglas
counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 PM PST this
evening. For the High Surf Warning, from 10 PM this evening to
4 AM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Extremely large breaking waves will create very
hazardous conditions along beaches and area shorelines. Waves
will inundate beaches and surge into normally dry areas.
Infrastructure damage and significant beach erosion can be
expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest surf is expected Monday morning
into Monday afternoon. Conditions are expected to slowly improve
on Tuesday, but another round of dangerous surf conditions can
be expected late Wednesday (Christmas Day) through Thursday, if
not longer.
* View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Southern Rogue Valley, including the city of Ashland.
* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 5 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* WHAT...Visibility one-quarter mile or less in freezing fog.
* WHERE...Kittitas Valley.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
* WHAT...Visibility one-quarter mile or less in freezing fog.
* WHERE...Yakima Valley.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Central Coast and North Coast.
* WHEN...From 9 AM to 5 PM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* WHAT...Large waves and hazardous surf conditions. Breakers up
to 25 to 30 feet.
* WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South
Washington Coast.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Destructive waves may wash over beaches, jetties,
and other structures unexpectedly. People can be swept off
rocks and jetties and drown while observing high surf. Minor
beach erosion may damage coastal properties and buildings.
Higher than normal water run-up is expected on beaches and low-
lying shoreline. Enhanced possibility for sneaker waves.
* WHAT...Large waves and hazardous surf conditions. Breakers up
to 25 to 30 feet.
* WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South
Washington Coast.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Destructive waves may wash over beaches, jetties,
and other structures unexpectedly. People can be swept off
rocks and jetties and drown while observing high surf. Minor
beach erosion may damage coastal properties and buildings.
Higher than normal water run-up is expected on beaches and low-
lying shoreline. Enhanced possibility for sneaker waves.
Patchy dense fog has developed in the Hanford area this evening,
including along SR 240, and is expected to persist through the
night. Motorists should be prepared for sudden changes in
visibility, slow down when encountering dense fog, and use low-
beam headlights.
Patchy dense fog has developed in the Kittitas Valley this
evening, and is expected to persist through the night.
Temperatures are near or just below freezing, so some localized
freezing fog is also occurring. Motorists should be prepared for
sudden changes in visibility, slow down when encountering dense
fog, and use low-beam headlights.
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...Moses Lake, Odessa, Othello, Quincy, Badger Mountain Road,
Wilbur, Waterville, Ephrata, Harrington, Ritzville, Coulee City,
Creston, Mansfield, and Grand Coulee.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
...The National Weather Service in Seattle WA has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Washington...
Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch.
* WHEN...From this evening through early Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 16.5 feet, the Skokomish River will cause widespread
flooding of pasture lands, with water flowing quickly over West
Bourgault Road and Skokomish Valley Road.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 5:30 PM PST Saturday the stage was 16.4 feet.
- Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this evening and continue rising to a crest of 16.6 feet late
this evening. The river will fall below flood stage again
Sunday morning.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
16.5 feet on 01/07/2007.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 21
to 26 feet. For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large
breaking waves of 25 to 33 feet.
* WHERE...The beaches and shorelines of Curry, Coos, and Douglas
counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, through 10 PM PST Sunday.
For the High Surf Warning, from 10 PM Sunday to 10 PM PST
Monday.
* IMPACTS...Extremely large breaking waves will create very
hazardous conditions along beaches and area shorelines. Waves
will inundate beaches and surge into normally dry areas.
Infrastructure damage and significant beach erosion can be
expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The surf will remain hazardous but
slightly improve tonight. Conditions will worsen again late
Sunday night through Monday evening due to a strong, building,
long period swell. The highest surf is expected Monday morning
into Monday afternoon. Conditions are expected to slowly improve
on Tuesday.
* View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 21
to 26 feet. For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large
breaking waves of 25 to 33 feet.
* WHERE...The beaches and shorelines of Curry, Coos, and Douglas
counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, through 10 PM PST Sunday.
For the High Surf Warning, from 10 PM Sunday to 10 PM PST
Monday.
* IMPACTS...Extremely large breaking waves will create very
hazardous conditions along beaches and area shorelines. Waves
will inundate beaches and surge into normally dry areas.
Infrastructure damage and significant beach erosion can be
expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The surf will remain hazardous but
slightly improve tonight. Conditions will worsen again late
Sunday night through Monday evening due to a strong, building,
long period swell. The highest surf is expected Monday morning
into Monday afternoon. Conditions are expected to slowly improve
on Tuesday.
* View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
* WHAT...Large waves and hazardous surf conditions. Breakers up
to 25 to 30 feet.
* WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South
Washington Coast.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Destructive waves may wash over beaches, jetties, and
other structures unexpectedly. People can be swept off rocks and
jetties and drown while observing high surf. Minor beach erosion
may damage coastal properties and buildings. Higher than normal
water run-up is expected on beaches and low- lying shoreline.
Enhanced possibility for sneaker waves.