NOAA Current Watches-WA

Rain continues to fall over the Olympic Basins, keeping the Skokomish river on the rise. A brief rise to minor flood stage is possible. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest Washington, including the following county, Mason. * WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Rain continues to fall over the Olympic Basins, keeping the Skokomish river on the rise. A brief rise to minor flood stage is possible. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest Washington, including the following county, Mason. * WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Heavy precipitation at times over the Olympics could push the Skokomish River above flood stage. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest Washington, including the following county, Mason. * WHEN...From this afternoon through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy precipitation at times over the Olympics could push the Skokomish River above flood stage. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

At 1207 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles northwest of Fairchild AFB, or 15 miles west of Spokane, moving northeast at 65 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph, some lightning possible. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Gravelles, Fairwood, Chewelah, Tyler, Mondovi, Spokane, Medical Lake, Suncrest, Fairchild AFB, Deer Park, Eleanor, Deep Creek, Waukon, Springdale, Little Falls Dam, Four Lakes, Trentwood, Reardan, Marshall, and Airway Heights. This includes the following highways... Interstate 90 in Washington between mile markers 253 and 290. U.S. Highway 2 in Washington between mile markers 254 and 310. U.S. Highway 195 in Washington between mile markers 92 and 95. U.S. Highway 395 in Washington between mile markers 165 and 211.

At 608 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles south of Hurricane Ridge, moving north at 35 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Hurricane Ridge and Mount Olympus.

Heavy precipitation at times over the Olympics into Friday could push the Skokomish River above flood stage late Thursday. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest Washington, including the following county, Mason. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy precipitation at times over the Olympics into Friday could push the Skokomish River above flood stage late Thursday. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 65 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN OREGON THIS WATCH INCLUDES 10 COUNTIES IN NORTHWEST OREGON BENTON CLACKAMAS COLUMBIA HOOD RIVER LINN MARION MULTNOMAH POLK WASHINGTON YAMHILL IN WASHINGTON THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES IN SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON CLARK COWLITZ SKAMANIA THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALBANY, AMBOY, BATTLE GROUND, BEAVERTON, CASCADE LOCKS, CASTLE ROCK, CLATSKANIE, CORVALLIS, DALLAS, DETROIT, FOREST GROVE, GOVERNMENT CAMP, GRAND RONDE, GREENBERRY, GRESHAM, HILLSBORO, HOOD RIVER, INDEPENDENCE, KELSO, LEBANON, LONGVIEW, MCMINNVILLE, MOLLALA, MONMOUTH, MOUNT ST. HELENS, MULTNOMAH FALLS, NEWBERG, OREGON CITY, PARKDALE, PORTLAND, RIDGEFIELD, SALEM, SANDY, SKAMANIA, ST. HELENS, STAYTON, STEVENSON, SWEET HOME, VANCOUVER, VERNONIA, WASHOUGAL, AND YACOLT.

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 65 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN WASHINGTON THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES IN WEST CENTRAL WASHINGTON KING LEWIS PIERCE THURSTON THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CHEHALIS, FORDS PRAIRIE, LACEY, OLYMPIA, SEATTLE, TACOMA, AND TUMWATER.

ESFPDT Temperatures in the 60s and 70s Wednesday will increase snow melt of the mid and high elevation snow pack. This will be followed by mountain rain Wednesday through Friday. Saturated mountain soils will allow for efficient runoff and will increase water levels on mountain rivers, creeks and streams. The primary concern is the John Day River at Service Creek which is forecast to reach minor flood stage Friday morning through Saturday morning, peaking Friday afternoon. The Naches River at Cliffdell is currently in action stage and is forecast to peak Thursday night before slowly declining to below action stage Tuesday evening. The Yakima River at Umtanum is also currently in action stage and is forecast to peak Thursday evening before dropping below action stage Friday evening. The Grande Ronde River at Troy is forecast to reach action stage this evening and peak Thursday night into Friday morning before dropping below action stage Sunday morning. The Naches River near Naches is forecast to reach action stage Thursday morning and peaking Thursday night before dropping below action stage Saturday morning. The Yakima River at Kiona is forecast to reach action stage Friday morning, peaking Saturday morning before dropping below action stage Sunday night. Several other rivers are forecast to approach but not quite reach action stage. Smaller creeks and streams may also have significant rises but at this time they do not appear to reach levels that would cause flooding. People with activities near creeks and streams should exercise caution as flows will be swift and very cold water can quickly lead to hypothermia if someone were to fall into the water. Those with interests along rivers, creeks and streams should continue to monitor forecasts as there is some uncertainty in the expected water levels. Stay tuned to for the latest forecast updates along with any flood warnings or advisories that may be issued.

ESFSEW A storm system will bring in heavy rainfall at times over the Olympic Mountains Wednesday and Thursday. Total precipitation amounts will range from 1 to 3 inches, though rainfall amounts will be highly dependent on the convective nature of this storm system and where heavier showers set up. Snow levels will stay above 8000 feet on Wednesday before falling to 3500 feet on Thursday, increasing the potential for river flooding. River flooding remains possible and we will continue to monitor the potential for river flooding during this period.

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. Areas close to rivers and other bodies of water will be impacted more by dense fog * WHERE...North and Central Coast Range Valleys of Oregon, Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz River Valleys, Willapa and Wahkiakum Lowlands, North Clark County Lowlands, and Inner Vancouver Metro. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...South Washington and North and Central Oregon Coast. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. Areas close to rivers and other bodies of water will be impacted more by dense fog * WHERE...South Washington and North and Central Oregon Coast. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT 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 Skokomish River will continue to slowly recede today. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch. * WHEN...Until late this 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 1:00 AM PDT Tuesday the stage was 16.5 feet. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:00 AM PDT Tuesday was 17.2 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage this morning to 15.6 feet tomorrow afternoon. It will rise above flood stage early Friday morning to 17.2 feet late Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage again early Saturday morning to 15.5 feet early Monday morning. It will then rise again but remain below flood stage. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County. .Rain over the Olympic Peninsula will come to an end, allowing the Skokomish River to gradually recede. Additional rises are possible Wednesday and Thursday with high snow levels and additional precipitation. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch. * WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon. * 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 8:00 PM PDT Monday the stage was 16.6 feet. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM PDT Monday was 17.2 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage late tonight or early Tuesday, contining to fall to 15.6 feet Wednesday afternoon. Another rise is expected early Thursday, with additional flooding possible. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.2 feet on 12/17/2001. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County. .Light to moderate rain showers will continue to pass through this afternoon and evening over the Olympic Basin. The Skokomish River remains above flood stage this afternoon but will continue to recede below flood stage early Tuesday. Additional rain Wednesday will increase the Skokomish back to above minor flood stage by Thursday. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch. * WHEN...Until late tomorrow evening. * 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 3:45 PM PDT Monday the stage was 16.8 feet. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:45 PM PDT Monday was 17.2 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow morning to 15.6 feet Wednesday afternoon. The river will again rise on Thursday above minor flood stage, and crest around Friday afternoon. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.2 feet on 12/17/2001. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

ESFPDT Temperatures in the 60s and 70s through Wednesday will increase snow melt of the mid and high elevation snow pack. This will be followed by mountain rain Wednesday night through Friday. Saturated mountain soils will allow for efficient runoff and will increase water levels on mountain rivers, creeks and streams. The primary concern is the John Day River at Service Creek which is forecast to reach minor flood stage Thursday morning through Friday afternoon, peaking early Friday morning. The Grande Ronde River at Troy and the Naches River at Cliffdell and Naches are expected to reach action stage Wednesday afternoon through at least Friday morning but have a low probability of reaching minor flood stage. Several other rivers are forecast to approach but not quite reach action stage. Smaller creeks and streams may also have significant rises but at this time they do not appear to reach levels that would cause flooding. People with activities near creeks and streams should exercise caution as flows will be swift and very cold water can quickly lead to hypothermia if someone were to fall into the water. Those with interests along rivers, creeks and streams should continue to monitor forecasts as there is some uncertainty in the expected water levels. Stay tuned to for the latest forecast updates along with any flood warnings or advisories that may be issued.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Washington... Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County. .Heavy rain along the south slopes of the Olympics coming to an end this morning. The Skokomish River is above flood stage and will remain above flood stage through this afternoon. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch. * WHEN...Until Saturday evening. * 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 AM PDT Monday the stage was 17.1 feet. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 AM PDT Monday was 17.2 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage late tonight to 15.6 feet Wednesday afternoon. It will then rise above flood stage late Thursday evening to 17.3 feet late Friday morning. It will fall below flood stage again late Saturday morning. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.2 feet on 12/17/2001. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County. .Heavy rain along the south slopes of the Olympics coming to an end this morning. The Skokomish River is above flood stage and will remain above flood stage most of Monday. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch. * WHEN...Until late tonight. * IMPACTS...At 17.5 feet, the Skokomish River will cause moderate flooding, with deep and quick flood waters inundating some residential areas, many roads, and much of the farm land in the Skokomish Valley. Inundated roads include the Skokomish Valley road, Bourgault Road West, Purdy Cutoff Road, and Highway 106. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:45 AM PDT Monday the stage was 17.2 feet. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:45 AM PDT Monday was 17.2 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to 17.5 feet early this morning. It will fall below flood stage this evening. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

...The National Weather Service in Seattle WA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Washington... Stillaguamish River At Arlington affecting Snohomish County. .Heavy rain in the Central Cascades overnight and early Monday morning will drive the Stillaguamish River at Arlington above flood stage this morning. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Stillaguamish River at Arlington. * WHEN...Until late this afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, the Stillaguamish River will locally spill over its banks. Minor flooding around Silvana will occur... including over Pioneer Highway. A stage of 14 feet on the Stillaguamish River corresponds roughly to Phase 2 in the Snohomish County Flood program. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:50 AM PDT Monday the stage was 12.6 feet. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early this morning to a crest of 14.1 feet. It will then fall below flood stage later this morning. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood