* 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 to 1 PM PST Wednesday.
* 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 to 1 PM PST Wednesday.
* 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...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected.
* 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 expected.
* 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.
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
* WHERE...Central and Southern Willamette Valley, Lower Columbia
River and Cowlitz River Valleys, Tualatin Valley, Portland West
Hills and Chehalem Mountain, Inner Portland Metro, North Clark
County Lowlands, and Inner Vancouver Metro.
* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 6 AM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas in the central Willamette Valley will
see the highest wind speeds.
* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
* WHERE...South Washington and North and Central Oregon Coast.
* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 6 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gustiest winds near the beaches and headlands.
* 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...From 10 PM this evening to 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...For the High Surf Advisory, large waves and hazardous
surf conditions. Breakers up to 25 feet. For the Coastal Flood
Advisory, tidal overflow flooding expected. Total tide near 11
feet.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Clatsop County Coast. In Washington, South
Washington Coast.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 PM PST this
afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 AM to 1 PM
PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...For the High Surf Advisory, Destructive waves may wash
over beaches, jetties, and other structures unexpectedly. People
can be swept off rocks and jetties and drown while observing
high surf. Minor beach erosion may damage coastal properties and
buildings. Higher than normal water run-up is expected on
beaches and low-lying shoreline. For Tidal Overflow, 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...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 11 to
14 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 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...For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 PM PST this
afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 AM to 1 PM
PST Wednesday.
* 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions
and localized beach erosion.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will peak around 10 AM PST
Wednesday.
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to
15 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Warning,
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...For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 PM PST this
afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 7 AM to 1 PM
PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...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. Shorline erosion or
damage may occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will peak around 10 AM PST
Wednesday.
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to
15 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Warning,
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...For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 PM PST this
afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 7 AM to 1 PM
PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...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. Shorline erosion or
damage may occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will peak around 10 AM PST
Wednesday.
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 11 to
14 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 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...For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 PM PST this
afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 AM to 1 PM
PST Wednesday.
* 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions
and localized beach erosion.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will peak around 10 AM PST
Wednesday.
ESFSEW
A strong weather system will track through western Washington today,
bringing moderate to heavy rainfall to the region and sharp rises on
rivers flowing off the Olympics. The system will spread widespread
rain inland this afternoon and evening. Rain will be moderate to
heavy at times, with showers persisting into Thursday. Rainfall
amounts between 3-6 inches will be possible across portions of the
Olympic Peninsula through Thursday.
Clallam County has been upgraded to a Flood Watch this morning.
Please continue to monitor the latest river forecasts from the
National Weather Service for additional information.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of northwest Washington, including the following
county, Clallam.
* WHEN...From 10 PM PST this evening through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Heavy rain with up to 3 to 5 inches with a front moving
through today into Wednesday will allow for significant
rises, with the Bogachiel River approaching flood stage. Snow
levels above 4000 ft will allow for mostly rain to fall in
these basins.
- 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 with up to 3 to 5 inches with a front moving through
today into Wednesday will push the river above flood stage. Snow
levels above 4000 ft will allow for mostly rain to fall in the basin.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch.
* WHEN...From this evening to 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 10:15 AM PST Tuesday the stage was 16.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late this
evening to 17.8 feet late tomorrow morning. It will fall
below flood stage Thursday afternoon.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12
and 20 inches over Washington Pass Tuesday night through Thursday.
3 to 6 inches of snow is expected over Loup Loup Pass Tuesday
night through Wednesday night.
* WHERE...Western Okanogan County County.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a 60 percent chance of an inch an
hour snow accumulation over Washington Pass from midnight tonight
through Wednesday mid morning.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and
14 inches above 4000 feet.
* WHERE...Sherman Pass, Boulder Creek Road, Chesaw Road, and Highway
20 Wauconda Summit.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Motorists should be prepared for winter driving
conditions at elevations above 4000 feet in Ferry and Okanogan
counties Tuesday night through Wednesday night.
* 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.
Snow showers this morning over the North Cascades have lightened,
and the Winter Weather Advisory has been cancelled. A strong storm
system will move into the region this afternoon, and the Winter
Storm Watch has been upgraded to a Winter Storm Warning.
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM
PST THURSDAY AT OR ABOVE ELEVATIONS GREATER THAN 4000 FT...
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible at or above elevations greater than
4000 ft. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 24 inches
possible with locally higher amounts over the higher peaks. Winds
could gust as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...West Slopes North Cascades and Passes.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult including SR 20 and
Washington Pass. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
ESFSEW
A strong weather system will track through western Washington today,
bringing moderate to heavy rainfall to the region and sharp rises on
rivers flowing off the Olympics. The system will spread widespread
rain inland this afternoon and evening. Rain will be moderate to
heavy at times, with showers persisting into Thursday. Rainfall
amounts between 3-6 inches will be possible across portions of the
Olympic Peninsula through Thursday.
Please continue to monitor the latest river forecasts from the
National Weather Service for additional information.
Periods of moderate to heavy rain will be possible as a strong
system moves into the region this afternoon and evening. Showers,
heavy at times, will persist through Thursday.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of northwest Washington, including the following
county, Mason.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Low-water crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Another round of moderate to heavy rain is expected with a
system tonight through Thursday. Three to six inches of rain
are possible along the Olympic Peninsula. Snow levels are
expected to remain above the top of the Skokomish River
watershed, resulting in the Skokomish River forecast to rise
to above minor flood stage by early Wednesday, potentially
cresting in moderate flood stage Wednesday afternoon.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
