* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. Inundation of 2 feet
above ground level is possible along shorelines and low- lying
coastal areas.
* WHERE...Tacoma Area, Seattle and Vicinity and Bremerton and
Vicinity zones.
* WHEN...Until noon PST today.
* IMPACTS...Minor coastal flooding due to tidal overflow is
expected around high tide. This may lead to flooding of
parking lots, parks, and roads, with only isolated road
closures expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest impacts can be expected over the
next few hours.
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE...Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington.
* WHEN...Until 1 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...Southwest winds 25 to 55 mph with gusts up to 55 mph mainly
impacting the Hanford Nuclear Reservation.
* WHERE...Lower Columbia Basin of Washington.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning.
* 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 45 to 50 mph.
* WHERE...Hayden, Badger Mountain Road, La Crosse, Fairfield,
Creston, Wilbur, Grand Coulee, Ritzville, Davenport, Rockford,
Spokane Valley, Oakesdale, Tekoa, Coulee City, Post Falls,
Rosalia, Mansfield, Worley, Potlatch, Colfax, Moscow, Uniontown,
Pomeroy, Waterville, Cheney, Genesee, Harrington, Pullman,
Downtown Spokane, Plummer, Airway Heights, Coeur d'Alene, Alpowa
Summit, Clarkston, and Odessa.
* WHEN...Until 1 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.
...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity for the
following rivers in Washington...
Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County.
.The Skokomish River at Potlach is currently in moderate flooding.
The river is expected to rise into major flooding this morning
before falling tonight into Thursday.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch.
* WHEN...Until Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, the Skokomish River will cause major, near
record flooding throughout the Skokomish Valley. Deep and swift
flood waters will inundate residential areas, many roads including
SR 106, and much of the farm land. Flooding will occur all along
the river including headwaters, tributaries, and other streams
within and near the Skokomish River Basin.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 4:30 AM PST Wednesday the stage was 17.9 feet.
- Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 4:30 AM PST Wednesday was 17.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise to 18.1 feet late this
morning. It will then fall below flood stage late this
evening to 15.5 feet tomorrow afternoon. It will rise to 15.8
feet early Friday morning. It will then fall to 15.3 feet
Saturday afternoon. It will then rise above flood stage
Sunday evening.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
17.8 feet on 03/19/1997.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
...The National Weather Service in Seattle WA has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Washington...
Satsop River Near Satsop affecting Grays Harbor County.
.Heavy rain over the last 24 hours has led to a rapid rise on the
Satsop River. This will lead to minor river flooding on the Satsop
River near Satsop this morning before the river subsides later
Wednesday into Wednesday night.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Satsop River near Satsop.
* WHEN...From early this morning to late this evening.
* IMPACTS...At 38.0 feet, the Satsop River will flood low pasture
lands and some roads along the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:15 AM PST Wednesday the stage was 37.3 feet.
- Flood stage is 38.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this morning to a crest of 38.2 feet late this morning. It
will then fall below flood stage this evening.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
37.8 feet on 12/16/1999.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Washington...
Bogachiel River Near La Push affecting Clallam County.
.CORRECTION...The Flood Warning begins immediately for the Bogachiel
River near La Push.
Heavy rain over the last 24 hours has led to a rapid rise on the
Bogachiel River near La Push. This will lead to minor river flooding
this morning before the river subsides later Wednesday into
Wednesday night.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Bogachiel River near La Push.
* WHEN...From early this morning to this evening.
* IMPACTS...At 37.0 feet, the Bogachiel River will cause flooding of
State Highway 110 near the Bogachiel bridge...closing the road.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:30 AM PST Wednesday the stage was 35.9 feet.
- Flood stage is 37.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this morning to a crest of 37.6 feet late this morning. It
will then fall below flood stage late this morning.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
37.1 feet on 12/10/2004.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 3
inches and ice accumulations less than one tenth of an inch. Winds
gusting as high as 45 mph in the mountains.
* WHERE...Loup Loup Pass, Conconully, Mazama, Twisp, Winthrop, and
Methow.
* WHEN...Through 10 AM this morning.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions will impact the Wednesday morning commute. Gusty winds
could bring down tree branches.
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations 1
to 3 inches and ice accumulations of less than one tenth of an
inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Freezing rain or rain will
transition back to snow after 6am. Snow could be heavy for an hour
or two early this morning.
* WHERE...Stehekin, Stevens Pass, and Holden Village.
* WHEN...Through 10 AM this morning.
* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage is possible due to the
ice. Strong winds could also cause tree damage. Winter driving
conditions and slick surfaces expected.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County.
.Heavy rain over the last 24 hours has led to moderate river
flooding on the Skokomish River at Potlatch.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch.
* WHEN...Until Friday afternoon.
* 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 3:30 AM PST Wednesday the stage was 17.8 feet.
- Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 3:30 AM PST Wednesday was 17.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise to 17.9 feet late this
morning. It will then fall below flood stage late this
evening to 15.5 feet tomorrow afternoon. It will rise to 15.8
feet early Friday morning. It will then fall to 15.3 feet
Saturday afternoon. It will then rise above flood stage
Sunday evening.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
17.8 feet on 03/19/1997.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHAT...Snow at or above elevations greater than 3500 ft.
Additional snow accumulations up to 5 inches. Winds gusting as
high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...West Slopes North Central Cascades and Passes.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds could bring
down tree branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will fall this morning to 3500 to
4500 feet, allowing for brief snow accumulations, particularly
around Stevens Pass.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Washington...
Grays River at Covered Bridge near Rosburg affecting Wahkiakum
County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Grays River at Covered Bridge near Rosburg.
* WHEN...Until late this morning.
* IMPACTS...Above 30.5 feet, expect widespread lowland flooding and
numerous flooded roads near Rosburg and Hwy 4. These include
Covered Bridge Road near the gage and the roadway approaches to
the Altoona Bridge downstream of the gage.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:15 AM PST Wednesday the stage was 31.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 27.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 3:15 AM PST Wednesday was 31.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage late this
morning.
- Flood stage is 28.5 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
ESFSEW
An atmospheric river has brought 2 to 4 inches of precipitation
across the Cascades of Snohomish County northwards over the last 24
hours. This has led to a rise in area rivers. However, river
flooding is not expected for Whatcom, Skagit, and King Counties from
this event. Although river flooding is not expected for Snohomish
County, the Stillaguamish River continues to rise rapidly this
morning due to 1 to 2 inches of precipitation over the last 6 hours
in the Stillaguamish basin and vicinity. For this reason, the
Hydrologic Outlook remains for Snohomish County. However, current
river forecasts keep the Stillaguamish River below flood stage. We
will continue to monitor if conditions change.
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph will
transition to west winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
early this morning.
* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet Area.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* WHERE...Hood Canal Area, Bellevue and Vicinity, Bremerton and
Vicinity, East Puget Sound Lowlands, Everett and Vicinity, Lower
Chehalis Valley Area, Seattle and Vicinity, Southwest Interior,
and Tacoma Area.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM PST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. Inundation of 2 to 2.5
feet above ground level is possible along shorelines and low-
lying coastal areas.
* WHERE...San Juan County, Western Whatcom County and Western
Skagit County zones.
* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to noon PST today.
* IMPACTS...Minor coastal flooding due to tidal overflow is
expected around high tide. This may lead to flooding of
parking lots, parks, and roads, with only isolated road
closures expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest impacts will occur in the hours
around high tide, which will occur around 9 AM PST on Wednesday.
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* WHERE...Hood Canal Area, Bellevue and Vicinity, Bremerton and
Vicinity, East Puget Sound Lowlands, Everett and Vicinity, Lower
Chehalis Valley Area, Seattle and Vicinity, Southwest Interior,
and Tacoma Area.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph into
tonight. West winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected
early Wednesday morning.
* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet Area.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
Localized wind gusts up to 75 MPH remain possible for the
immediate Grays Harbor County coastline over the next couple hours.
* WHERE...Central Coast and North Coast.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Wednesday.
* 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...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
* WHERE...San Juan County, Western Skagit County, and Western
Whatcom County.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
