NOAA Current Watches-WA

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Coast and North Coast. * WHEN...Until 2 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could 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 this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...In Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

* 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...From 7 AM Saturday to 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...Visibility one quarter mile or less in freezing fog. * WHERE...Kittitas Valley. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...In Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Along the immediate Central Coast and North Coast. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 2 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...East Puget Sound Lowlands. * WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County. .The Skokomish River will slowly recede and remain near or within minor flood stage through the weekend. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch. * WHEN...Until late tomorrow 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 9:30 PM PST Friday the stage was 16.6 feet. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 PM PST Friday was 17.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall slightly below flood stage Saturday morning. The river will remain near flood stage through the weekend. - 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...From 7 AM Saturday to 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The largest breakers during this period are expected on Monday associated with the arrival of an energetic westerly swell.

* WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...East Puget Sound Lowlands. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County. .The Skokomish River will slowly recede and remain near or within Minor flood stage through this evening. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch. * WHEN...Until tomorrow 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 10:30 AM PST Friday the stage was 16.9 feet. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage late this evening to 16.3 feet. It will then rise above flood stage Sunday afternoon to 16.7 feet early Monday morning and further rises are possible. - 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...From 7 AM Saturday to 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The largest breakers during this period are expected on Monday associated with the arrival of an energetic westerly swell.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Washington... Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County. .The Skokomish River at Potlach will remain near 17 feet overnight then begin to recede again Friday morning. The river could potentially fall below flood stage late Friday. Additional rounds of precipitation will occur over the next few days which will keep the river near flood stage. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch. * WHEN...Until early Saturday 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 10:30 PM PST Thursday the stage was 17.1 feet. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet. - Forecast...The river will remain near 17 feet overnight then begin to recede again Friday morning. The river could potentially fall below flood stage late Friday. Additional rounds of rain in the next few days will keep the river near flood stage. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...In Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Friday. * 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 Skokomish River at Potlach will continue to recede to near flood stage, potentially falling below flood stage Friday. Additional rounds of precipitation will occur over the next few days, but will remain rather light. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch. * WHEN...Until Friday. * 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 4:30 PM PST Thursday the stage was 17.0 feet. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon. It will remain near flood stage, then rise above flood stage early Monday to around 16.7 ft. Additional flooding will be possible mid to late next week. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County. .The Skokomish River at Potlach will continue to recede to near flood stage, potentially falling below flood stage Friday. Additional rounds of precipitation will occur over the next few days, but will remain rather light. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch. * WHEN...Until Friday. * 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 8:30 AM PST Thursday the stage was 17.2 feet. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon. It will remain near flood stage, then rise above flood stage early Monday to around 16.7 ft. Additional flooding will be possible mid to late next week. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Patchy dense fog has developed through the eastern Columbia River Gorge, reducing visibilities to at least half a mile, with denser areas reducing visibilities to around a quarter mile. The dense fog is expected to continue through the next several hours, with clearing conditions late this morning.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest Washington, including the following county, Grays Harbor. * WHEN...Through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rainfall from Tuesday may drive the lower Chehalis near flood stage. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of west central Washington, including the following county, Thurston. * WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rainfall from Tuesday may drive the lower Chehalis near flood stage. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood