NOAA Current Watches-WA

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington, and Simcoe Highlands. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Kittitas Valley. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Kittitas Valley. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 11 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Mansfield, Moses Lake, Cashmere, Pangborn Airport, Entiat, Badger Mountain Road, Quincy, Othello, Ephrata, Chelan, Waterville, Wenatchee, Number 2 Canyon, and Number 1 Canyon. * WHEN...From noon to 8 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...New fire ignitions could spread rapidly in areas of dry grasses.

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Kittitas Valley. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 11 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

At 750 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Banks Lake South, or 37 miles north of Moses Lake, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Banks Lake South, Coulee City, and Dry Falls Junction. This includes U.S. Highway 2 in Washington between mile markers 182 and 197.

At 745 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles east of Banks Lake South, or 39 miles north of Moses Lake, moving southeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Almira. This includes U.S. Highway 2 in Washington between mile markers 202 and 211.

* WHAT...Abnormally high waves and surf expected to due to a late season west swell of 10 to 14 ft, which could lead to hazardous beach conditions, including sneaker waves. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * 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...This late season swell will result in surf heights of 16 to 19 ft, which is uncommon for the beaches in June. Beach goers may be caught off guard by these surf heights, especially if not familiar with the Pacific Ocean. Sneaker waves create potentially life-threatening conditions in the surf zone. Caution should be used when in or near the water. Always keep an eye on the waves, and be especially watchful of children.

* WHAT...Abnormally high waves and surf expected to due to a late season west swell of 10 to 14 ft, which could lead to hazardous beach conditions, including sneaker waves. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...Through this evening. * 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...This late season swell will result in surf heights of 16 to 19 ft, which is uncommon for the beaches in June. Beach goers may be caught off guard by these surf heights, especially if not familiar with the Pacific Ocean. Sneaker waves create potentially life-threatening conditions in the surf zone. Caution should be used when in or near the water. Always keep an eye on the waves, and be especially watchful of children.

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Simcoe Highlands. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* WHAT...Abnormally high waves and surf expected to due to a late season west 10 to 14 ft swell, which could lead to hazardous beach conditions, including sneaker waves. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...From this evening through Wednesday evening. * 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...This late season swell will result in surf heights of 16 to 19 ft, which is uncommon for the beaches in June. Beach goers may be caught off guard by these surf heights, especially if not familiar with the Pacific Ocean. Sneaker waves create potentially life-threatening conditions in the surf zone. Caution should be used when in or near the water. Always keep an eye on the waves, and be especially watchful of children.

The second of two atmospheric rivers will continue into today for periods of rain. Although area rivers are likely to remain below flood stage, wind has caused tree debris to fall to the surface. With additional rainfall and wind expected, urban drains may become clogged, and standing water and minor flooding is possible. * 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, Mason and Skagit. In west central Washington, King, Lewis, Pierce and Snohomish. * WHEN...Through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...San Juan County. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Simcoe Highlands. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...San Juan County. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

The second of two atmospheric rivers will arrive this evening and last into Tuesday. Although area rivers are likely to remain below flood stage, wind has caused tree debris to fall to the surface. With additional rainfall and wind expected, urban drains may become clogged, and standing water and minor flooding is possible. * 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, Mason and Skagit. In west central Washington, King, Lewis, Pierce and Snohomish. * WHEN...Through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Moscow, Gifford, Lewiston Grade, Genesee, Colfax, Lapwai, Pomeroy, Clarkston, Lewiston, Plummer, La Crosse, Uniontown, Culdesac, Oakesdale, Pullman, Tekoa, Peck, Alpowa Summit, Rosalia, and Potlatch. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Trees or tree limbs could be blown down and scattered power outages may result. Isolated roof damage possible.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Anatone, Peola, Cloverland Road, and Mountain Road. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Trees or tree limbs could be blown down and scattered power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Those venturing into the backcountry should be prepared for strong winds over ridgetops and potential for tree damage, especially near weakened trees.