NOAA Current Watches-WA

* WHAT...Moderate coastal flooding expected. Inundation of 2 to 2.5 feet above ground level is possible along shorelines and low-lying coastal areas. * WHERE...Central Coast zone. * WHEN...Until 1 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Significant coastal flooding due to high tides and storm surge is expected. This is expected to lead to numerous road closures. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Shoreline erosion or damage may occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will peak around 10 AM PST Wednesday.

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. Inundation of around 2.5 feet above ground level is possible along shorelines and low- lying coastal areas. * WHERE...North Coast zone. * WHEN...Until 1 PM PST this afternoon. * 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...High tide will peak around 10 AM PST Wednesday.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County. .Heavy rain has ended across the area, but scattered showers will continue through today and tonight. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch. * WHEN...Until early Friday morning. * 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 7:30 AM PST Wednesday the stage was 17.6 feet. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 AM PST Wednesday was 17.6 feet. - Forecast...The river rose above flood stage at 1:15 AM this morning. The river will crest late this morning, then will fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon and continue falling. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Winds have decreased below criteria and will continue to taper off throughout the day.

Winds have decreased below criteria and will continue to taper off throughout the day.

* WHAT...South to southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph. * WHERE...In Oregon, Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon and Grande Ronde Valley. In Washington, Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...Until 4 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...Minor coastal flooding expected. Inundation of around 2.5 feet above ground level is possible along shorelines and low- lying coastal areas. * WHERE...North Coast zone. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 1 PM PST this afternoon. * 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...High tide will peak around 10 AM PST Wednesday.

* WHAT...Moderate coastal flooding expected. Inundation of 2 to 2.5 feet above ground level is possible along shorelines and low-lying coastal areas * WHERE...Central Coast zone. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 1 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Significant coastal flooding due to high tides and storm surge is expected. This is expected to lead to numerous road closures. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Shoreline erosion or damage may occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will peak around 10 AM PST Wednesday.

A strong storm system will move through the region today into Thursday, bringing heavy snow to the Cascades at elevations greater than 4000 ft at times. * WHAT...Heavy snow at or above elevations greater than 4000 ft. Additional snow accumulations between 12 and 22 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...West Slopes North Cascades and Passes. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult including SR 20 and Washington Pass. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington. * WHEN...Until 8 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...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Admiralty Inlet Area, San Juan County, Western Skagit County, and Western Whatcom County. * WHEN...Until 8 AM PST this morning. * 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...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 12 inches over Washington Pass. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Western Okanogan County County. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Periods of snow through Thursday afternoon will add up to considerable accumulations above 4000 feet. Check the Washington Department of Transportation for the status of Washington Pass on State Route 20 before you travel.

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Boulder Creek Road, Chesaw Road, Sherman Pass, and Highway 20 Wauconda Summit. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Motorists should be prepared for winter driving conditions at elevations above 4000 feet in Ferry and Okanogan counties. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will waver between 4000 and 5000 feet with the heaviest snow occurring at high elevations including Sherman Pass at over 5500 feet.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County. .Heavy rain associated with a strong system moving into western Washington today will bring additional rainfall amounts of 2-4 inches to the Olympic Peninsula. Snow levels at or above 4000 feet will allow for mostly rain to fall in the basin. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occuring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch. * WHEN...Until early Friday morning. * 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 1:45 AM PST Wednesday the stage was 16.7 feet. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:45 AM PST Wednesday was 16.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.8 feet late this morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.8 feet on 03/19/1997. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest Washington, including the following county, Clallam. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rain will continue today as a front moves through the region. Up to 1 to 3 additional inches of rain are expected with this system, which will allow for significant rises on rivers, with the Bogachiel River expected to approach flood stage. Snow levels above 4000 ft will allow for mostly rain to fall in these basins. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...Tidal overflow flooding expected. Total tide near 11 feet. * WHERE...In Oregon, Clatsop County Coast. In Washington, South Washington Coast. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 1 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding and erosion is possible in the low lying areas near bays, sloughs, highway 101, and the lower reaches of the coastal rivers.

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Oregon, Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon and Grande Ronde Valley. In Washington, Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca and Western Strait of Juan De Fuca. * WHEN...Until 8 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...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Admiralty Inlet Area, Central Coast, North Coast, San Juan County, Western Skagit County, and Western Whatcom County. * WHEN...Until 8 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 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 8 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.