NOAA Current Watches-WA

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Middle Chehalis River Valley, Foothills and Valleys of Thurston and Lewis Counties, Lowlands of Lewis and Southern Thurston Counties, and Willapa and Black Hills. * WHEN...From midnight Saturday Night to 8 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 to 36 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Central and Southern Willamette Valley, Northern and Central Coast Range Valleys and Mountains of Oregon, Foothills of the Northern and Central Oregon Cascades, Willapa Hills and Adjacent River Valleys of Pacific and Wahkiakum Counties, Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz River Valleys, Portland Metro Hills, Tualatin Valley, West Columbia River Gorge of Oregon above 500 ft, North Clark County Lowlands, and South Washington Cascade Foothills. * WHEN...From midnight Saturday Night to 8 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Very sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Washington... Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County. .Rain Tuesday over the south slopes of the Olympics pushed the Skokomish River above flood stage Tuesday afternoon. The river will recede below flood stage this morning. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch. * WHEN...Until this afternoon. * 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 AM PDT Wednesday the stage was 16.6 feet. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this morning and continue to recede this afternoon and tonight. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County. .Heavy rain forced the Skokomish River into Minor Flood Stage this afternoon. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch. * WHEN...Until late tonight. * 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 6:30 PM PDT Tuesday the stage was 16.7 feet. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:30 PM PDT Tuesday was 16.7 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage late tonight and continue to fall to 15.3 feet Wednesday afternoon. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

...The National Weather Service in Seattle WA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Washington... Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County. .Heavy rain will force the Skokomish River into Minor Flood Stage this afternoon. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch. * WHEN...From this afternoon to late tonight. * 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 10:30 AM PDT Tuesday the stage was 16.0 feet. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage this afternoon to 16.8 feet. It will then fall below flood stage later this evening to 14.7 feet Thursday afternoon. It will rise to 14.9 feet early Friday morning. It will then fall again and remain below flood stage. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Island County, Port Townsend Area, and San Juan County. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* WHAT...Snow expected above 4000 ft. Total snow accumulations 6 to 12 inches. Highest total snow accumulation expected above 5000 ft. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Periods of heavy snow will produce limited visibilities and challenging travel conditions.

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. * WHERE...Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. * WHERE...Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.

Rain will continue over the south slopes of the Olympics Tuesday. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest Washington, including the following county, Mason. * WHEN...From 2 PM PDT this afternoon through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rain continuing over the south slopes of the Olympics Tuesday. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

At 255 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Holdman, or 17 miles north of Pendleton, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Holdman, Touchet, Lowden, and Helix.

At 255 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Boardman, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Boardman, Irrigon, Hermiston, and Paterson.

* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible. * 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...A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when 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...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest Washington, including the following county, Mason. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - With the river already running high, rain over the south slopes of the Olympics tonight into Tuesday could push the Skokomish River above flood stage. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 12 inches. * WHERE...Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 8 to 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* WHAT...Snow expected above 4000 ft. Total snow accumulations 6 to 12 inches. Highest total snow accumulation expected above 5000 ft. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Periods of heavy snow will produce limited visibilities and challenging travel conditions.

* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible. * 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...A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when 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.

With the river already running high rain over the south slopes of the Olympics tonight into Tuesday could push the Skokomish River above flood stage. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest Washington, including the following county, Mason. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - With the river already running high rain over the south slopes of the Olympics tonight into Tuesday could push the Skokomish River above flood stage. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...Through Monday 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...A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when 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..