NOAA Current Watches-WA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington...Idaho... Paradise Creek at Moscow affecting Latah and Whitman Counties. .Light to moderate rain will fall overnight into Tuesday slowing down receding flood waters. A small rise is expected with flows remaining near minor flood stage of 9.2 feet. For the Paradise Creek ...including Moscow...Minor flooding is forecast through Tuesday afternoon then levels are expected to recede. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Paradise Creek at Moscow. * WHEN...Until late tonight. * IMPACTS...At 9.2 feet, Water will be out of the creek at the intersection of Bridge Street and Hillcrest Drive and may also be flowing into the intersection at this stage. Flooding near Damen Street. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:45 PM PST Monday the stage was 8.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain near 9.0 feet cresting near 9.2 feet overnight. It will then fall below flood Tuesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 9.2 feet. - Paradise Creek reached a crest of 11.21 feet at 5AM on February 24th, 2025. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

At 447 PM PST, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Yale to near Toutle, moving northeast at 65 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Johnston Ridge Visitors Center, Coldwater Ridge Visitors Center, Mount St. Helens, Amboy, Spirit Lake, Lake Merwin, Yale, and Coldwater Lake. This includes the following highways in Washington... State Route 503 between mile markers 31 and 40. State Route 504 near mile marker 27, between mile markers 32 and 41, and between mile markers 43 and 51.

At 437 PM PST, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Washougal to 6 miles east of Oregon City, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Downed trees and power outages possible. Locations impacted include... Prindle, Rooster Rock State Park, Proebstel, Cape Horn, Washougal, Larch Mountain, Rockwood, Fairview, Gresham, Wood Village, Hazelwood, Latourell, Troutdale, Parkrose, Government Island, Corbett, Bridal Veil, Lacamas Lake, Mill Plain, and Camas. In Washington this includes State Route 14 between mile markers 7 and 28. This includes the following highways in Oregon... Interstate 84 between mile markers 10 and 29. U.S. Highway 26 east of Portland near mile marker 15.

At 423 PM PST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Cascade Valley to 16 miles southwest of Ritzville to 6 miles northeast of Delaney. Movement was north at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Moses Lake, Othello, Warden, Ritzville, Moses Lake North, Banks Lake South, Cascade Valley, Odessa, Lind, Coulee City, Sprague, Endicott, Washtucna, Wilson Creek, Hartline, Hatton, Lamont, Krupp, Hay, and Batum. This includes the following highways... Interstate 90 in Washington between mile markers 171 and 244. U.S. Highway 2 in Washington between mile markers 189 and 208. U.S. Highway 12 in Washington between mile markers 389 and 393. U.S. Highway 395 in Washington between mile markers 62 and 96.

At 417 PM PST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from 7 miles east of Walla Walla to near Bingham Springs. Movement was east at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Minam, Tollgate, Spout Springs, Bingham Springs, Ski Bluewood, Troy, and Kooskooskie.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Washington... Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County. .Another round of rainfall is impacting the region which will keep the river above flood stage through at least Wednesday. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch. * WHEN...Until Wednesday evening. * 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 3:15 PM PST Monday the stage was 16.7 feet. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to start rising this afternoon and crest around 17.7 feet late tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday afternoon. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 15 to 25 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...North Coast and Central Coast zones. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Large waves may wash over beaches, jetties, and other structures unexpectedly. Localized beach erosion is possible. People can be swept off rocks and jetties, and drown while observing high surf.

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Heavy snowfall and very low visibility will create dangerous driving conditions. Strong winds could cause blowing snow and tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow accumulations for Snoqualmie Pass are only expected to be around 2 to 5 inches. This advisory includes White Pass.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, and Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts between 50 and 65 mph expected. * WHERE...In Oregon, Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon and North Central Oregon. In Washington, Simcoe Highlands. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts between 45 to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. Gusts up to 70 mph on beaches and headlands, and the higher terrain of the Coast Range and Willapa Hills. * WHERE...South Washington and North and Central Oregon Coast, North and Central Coast Range Mountains of Oregon, and Willapa Hills. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Due to saturated soils from the previous day's rainfall, tree damage is possible which could cause more widespread power outages or structure damage.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...North and Central Coast Range Valleys of Oregon, and Willapa and Wahkiakum Lowlands. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain showers through the area may produce locally gusty outflow winds with speeds up to 55 mph. Due to saturated soils from the previous day's rainfall, tree damage is possible which could cause more widespread power outages or structure damage.

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Greater Portland/Vancouver Metro, Central and Southern Willamette Valley, Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz River Valleys, and South Washington Cascade Foothills. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain showers through the area may produce locally gusty outflow winds with speeds up to 55 mph. Due to saturated soils from the previous day's rainfall, tree damage is possible which could cause more widespread power outages or structure damage.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected at or above elevations greater than 4000 ft. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches, with locally higher amounts over the higher peaks. * WHERE...West Slopes North Cascades and Passes. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected at or above elevations greater than 4000 ft. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 24 inches, with locally higher amounts over the higher peaks. * WHERE...West Slopes South Central Cascades and Passes. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow in gusty winds may cause locally reduced visibilities at times.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected at or above elevations greater than 3000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches, with locally higher amounts over the higher peaks. * WHERE...West Slopes North Central Cascades and Passes. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Banding and convergence may develop right over Snoqualmie Pass, which can lead to lower snow levels, which can enhance snowfall amounts especially overnight into Tuesday morning.

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, large waves and dangerous surf conditions. Breakers up to 35 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, tidal overflow flooding expected. * WHERE...In Oregon, Clatsop County Coast. In Washington, South Washington Coast. * WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until noon PST Tuesday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 8 AM to 2 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding, up to one foot above ground level, during high tides is expected in the low lying areas near bays, sloughs, and the lower reaches of the coastal rivers. 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. Severe beach erosion may destroy coastal properties and buildings. Higher than normal water run-up is expected on beaches and low-lying shoreline.

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, large waves and dangerous surf conditions. Breakers up to 35 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, tidal overflow flooding expected. * WHERE...In Oregon, Clatsop County Coast. In Washington, South Washington Coast. * WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until noon PST Tuesday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 8 AM to 2 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding, up to one foot above ground level, during high tides is expected in the low lying areas near bays, sloughs, and the lower reaches of the coastal rivers. 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. Severe beach erosion may destroy coastal properties and buildings. Higher than normal water run-up is expected on beaches and low-lying shoreline.

...HEAVY SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS EXPECTED OVER THE SOUTH WASHINGTON CASCADES... .A strong frontal system will bring snow showers, heavy at times, to the South Washington Cascades above 4000 feet. In addition to falling snow, winds will be strong around 60 mph which, with heavy snow fall rates, could reduce visibility at times. * WHAT...Heavy wet snow expected above 4000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds with heavy snowfall rates may reduce visibility at times.