* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible.
* WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South
Washington Coast.
* WHEN...Through late Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...Waves can run up significantly farther on a beach than
normal, including over rocks and jetties. Sneaker waves can
suddenly knock people off of their feet and quickly pull them
into the frigid ocean which may lead to serious injury or
drowning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Keep children and pets away from the surf
zone. Keep off of jetties, rocks and logs near the surf zone. If
you see someone swept into the sea do not swim in after them.
Call 911 and keep an eye on them until help arrives. NOTE: Razor
clammers beware.
* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible.
* WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South
Washington Coast.
* WHEN...Through late Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...Waves can run up significantly farther on a beach than
normal, including over rocks and jetties. Sneaker waves can
suddenly knock people off of their feet and quickly pull them
into the frigid ocean which may lead to serious injury or
drowning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Keep children and pets away from the surf
zone. Keep off of jetties, rocks and logs near the surf zone. If
you see someone swept into the sea do not swim in after them.
Call 911 and keep an eye on them until help arrives. NOTE: Razor
clammers beware.
* WHAT...Visibility as low as a quarter mile in areas of dense fog.
* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet Area, Hood Canal Area, Bellevue and
Vicinity, Bremerton and Vicinity, East Puget Sound Lowlands,
Everett and Vicinity, Seattle and Vicinity, Southwest Interior,
and Tacoma Area.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Through 8AM...areas of dense freezing fog will impact travel
across portions of Northeastern Washington and North Idaho. At 545
AM, a weather spotter reported very low visibility along sections
of I-90 through Coeur d'Alene.
Satellite and cameras revealed additional fog banks impacting
sections of US 95 between Rathdrum and Bonners Ferry and Highway
20 along the Pend Oreille River.
Motorists should be prepared for rapid fluctuations in visibility
to a 1/4 mile or lower along with slick conditions on untreated
roadways.
Patchy freezing fog with visibilities of a half mile or less have
been observed via area webcams and Washington DOT weather sensors
along Highway 240 between Hanford and Richland. These conditions
are expected to persist and extend to areas of Interstate 182
into the early morning hours. Motorists are urged to use caution
if traveling in these areas before 8 AM this morning.
Patchy dense fog with visibilities of a half mile or less have
been observed via area webcams and Washington DOT weather sensors
along Highway 12 between Reese and College Place. These
conditions are expected to persist and expand along the corridor,
potentially making it into Walla Walla during the early morning
hours. Motorists are urged to use caution if traveling in these
areas before 9 AM this morning.
Patchy freezing fog with visibilities of a half mile or less have
been observed via area webcams and Washington DOT weather sensors
along Interstate 82 near Prosser. These conditions are expected to
persist through the morning and expand between Zillah and Benton
City during the early morning hours. Motorists are urged to use
caution if traveling in these areas before 9 AM this morning.
* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible.
* WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South
Washington Coast.
* WHEN...Through late Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...Waves can run up significantly farther on a beach than
normal, including over rocks and jetties. Sneaker waves can
suddenly knock people off of their feet and quickly pull them
into the frigid ocean which may lead to serious injury or
drowning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Keep children and pets away from the surf
zone. Keep off of jetties, rocks and logs near the surf zone. If
you see someone swept into the sea do not swim in after them.
Call 911 and keep an eye on them until help arrives.
* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible.
* WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South
Washington Coast.
* WHEN...From 3 AM PST Saturday through late Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...Waves can run up significantly farther on a beach
than normal, including over rocks and jetties. Sneaker waves can
suddenly knock people off of their feet and quickly pull them
into the frigid ocean which may lead to serious injury or
drowning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Keep children and pets away from the surf
zone. Keep off of jetties, rocks and logs near the surf zone. If
you see someone swept into the sea do not swim in after them.
Call 911 and keep an eye on them until help arrives.
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense freezing fog.
* WHERE...Colville, Fruitland, Northport, Metaline Falls, Hayden,
Eastport, Worley, Springdale-Hunters Road, Orin-Rice Road, Tiger,
Ione, Newport, Kettle Falls, Clark Fork, Athol, Coeur d'Alene,
Sandpoint, Chewelah, Metaline, Bonners Ferry, and Priest River.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility and freezing fog will result in slick and
hazardous driving conditions.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County.
.The rivers will continue receding with no significant rainfall
expected for the next several days.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* 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 7:30 PM PST Wednesday the stage was 16.6 feet.
- Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:30 PM PST Wednesday was 17.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 16.2 feet
early Friday morning.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
16.5 feet on 01/07/2007.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County.
.The rivers will continue receding with no significant rainfall
expected for the next several days.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* 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 3:30 PM PST Wednesday the stage was 16.8 feet.
- Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 3:30 PM PST Wednesday was 17.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 16.2 feet
late tomorrow evening.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
16.8 feet on 01/19/1997.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Chehalis River Above Chehalis River near Grand Mound affecting
Thurston County.
.While rain has ended, previous rainfall from the last few days is
forecast to drive the Chehalis River above flood stage at Grand
Mound early this afternoon.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Chehalis River above Chehalis River near Grand Mound.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 141.0 feet, the Chehalis River in Thurston County
will flood several roads in Independence Valley including James
Road, Independence Road, and Moon road. Flood waters will also
cover nearby farm lands.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM PST Wednesday the stage was 140.9 feet.
- Flood stage is 141.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise. It will then fall
below flood stage this evening to 135.0 feet late Saturday
evening.
- Flood History...No available flood history.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Skokomish River At Skokomish River near Potlatch affecting Mason
County.
.The Skokomish River at Potlach has fallen below moderate flood
stage and will slowly fall for a few more days.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Skokomish River at Skokomish River near Potlatch.
* WHEN...Until early Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 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 8:45 AM PST Wednesday the stage was 17.1 feet.
- Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:45 AM PST Wednesday was 17.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Friday evening and continue falling to 16.4 feet early
Saturday morning.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
17.1 feet on 12/13/1998.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall from the last few
days continues to be possible.
* WHERE...A portion of northwest Washington, including the following
county, Grays Harbor.
* WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are
possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Chehalis River Above Grand Mound affecting Grays Harbor and
Thurston Counties.
.While rain has ended, previous rainfall from the last few days will
drive the Chehalis River above flood stage at Grand Mound later this
morning.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Chehalis River above Grand Mound.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 141.0 feet, the Chehalis River in Thurston County
will flood several roads in Independence Valley including James
Road, Independence Road, and Moon road. Flood waters will also
cover nearby farm lands.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:00 AM PST Wednesday the stage was 140.5 feet.
- Flood stage is 141.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
later this morning and crest at 141.5 feet. It will then fall
below flood stage late tonight.
- 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 has crested in moderate flood stage
and will slowly fall through the week.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* 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 12:30 AM PST Wednesday the stage was 17.5 feet.
- Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 12:30 AM PST Wednesday was 17.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 16.8 feet on
Thursday morning.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Grays River at Covered Bridge near Rosburg affecting Wahkiakum
County.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Oregon...
Luckiamute River near Suver affecting Benton and Polk Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Grays River at Covered Bridge near Rosburg.
* WHEN...Until early Thursday 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 6:15 PM PST Tuesday the stage was 31.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 27.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 6:15 PM PST Tuesday was 31.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late tomorrow evening and continue falling to 23.4 feet
Friday, March 07.
- Flood stage is 28.5 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Washington...
Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County.
.The Skokomish River at Potlach is cresting in moderate flood stage
this evening and will slowly fall through this week.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* 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 4:45 PM PST Tuesday the stage was 17.7 feet.
- Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 4:45 PM PST Tuesday was 17.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 16.8 feet early
Thursday morning.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
17.6 feet on 10/20/2003.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington,
including the following counties, in northwest Washington, Grays
Harbor. In west central Washington, Lewis.
* WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are
possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
