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* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Klamath Basin, including Klamath Falls and Highway 140. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Jackson County, including the southern Rogue Valley from southern portions of Medford southward, including Phoenix, Talent and Ashland. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Douglas County and Eastern Curry County and Josephine County, winds will be strongest over the coastal mountains and exposed areas in eastern Curry and Josephine Counties as well as western Douglas County. * WHEN...Until 2 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Curry County Coast, all beaches, capes and headlands from Port Orford southward to Brookings and Highway 101. * WHEN...Until 2 AM PST Friday. * 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 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...South Central Oregon Coast all beaches, capes and headlands from Bandon south to Port Orford and Highway 101. * WHEN...Until 2 AM PST Friday. * 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...Large breaking waves of 15 to 22 feet in the surf zone. * WHERE...North Coast and Central Coast zones. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Large waves may wash over beaches, jetties, and other structures unexpectedly. Localized beach erosion is possible. People can be swept off rocks and jetties, and drown while observing high surf.

...The National Weather Service in Medford OR has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Oregon... Coquille River at Coquille affecting Coos County. For the Coquille River...including Coquille...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Coquille River at Coquille. * WHEN...From late tonight to early Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, The Coquille River is at flood stage. Expect flooding of farmland and low-lying areas throughout the flood plain along the Coquille River. At 23.0 feet, Some farm buildings may be threatened and roads covered in low areas by rising water. Expect widespread flooding throughout the Coquille River floodplain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:45 PM PST Thursday the stage was 19.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is near bankfull and will rise to flood stage near 21.0 feet late tonight around 3 to 4 am PST and peak at 21.3 feet by around 11 am PST Friday. It is forecast to fall below flood stage by 10 pm PST Friday, then remain between 20 and 21 feet before rising above flood stage again by around noon PST on Sunday. The river is forecast to peak with a maximum value of 23.3 feet Monday morning, then gradually fall to below flood stage again sometime Tuesday. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.2 feet on 12/24/2015. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 15 to 20 feet. * WHERE...Stevens Pass and Holden Village. * WHEN...From 1 AM Friday to 4 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Periods of snow Friday and Saturday will create winter driving conditions over Stevens Pass. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Motorists should check pass conditions for potential closures due to avalanche control.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County. .The Skokomish River will rise into Moderate flood stage this afternoon then slowly recede into Minor flood stage tonight. * WHAT...Minor 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 2:30 PM PST Thursday the stage was 17.5 feet. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:30 PM PST Thursday was 17.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.5 feet late this afternoon. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.5 feet on 12/20/1994. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

ESFSEW Additional frontal systems will bring precipitation to Western Washington at times through the weekend. While precipitation will be much less with the systems beginning Friday, the lack of much of a break will keep rivers over the Southwest Interior rising into the weekend. The potential for the lower reaches of the Chehalis River to flood on Saturday continues to be monitored. Please monitor the latest river forecasts from the National Weather Service for additional information.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Washington... Grays River at Covered Bridge near Rosburg affecting Wahkiakum County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Grays River at Covered Bridge near Rosburg. * WHEN...Until late this evening. * IMPACTS...Above 28.5 feet, expect some flooding of roads along and near the Grays River, especially downstream of the gage, including roadway approaches to the Altoona Bridge over the Grays, and portions of Covered Bridge Road, Barr-Durrah Road, and Loop Road near Rosburg and Hwy 4. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:15 PM PST Thursday the stage was 28.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 27.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:15 PM PST Thursday was 28.8 feet. - Forecast...The river will gradually fall below flood stage this evening. - Flood stage is 28.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

ESFSEW Additional frontal systems will bring precipitation to Western Washington at times through the weekend. While precipitation will be much less with the systems beginning Friday, the lack of much of a break will keep rivers over the Southwest Interior rising into the weekend. The potential for the lower reaches of the Chehalis River to flood on Saturday continues to be monitored. Please monitor the latest river forecasts from the National Weather Service for additional information.

* WHAT...Dangerously large breaking waves of 25 to 30 feet. * WHERE...South Central Oregon Coast and Curry County Coast. * WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Extremely large breaking waves will create very hazardous conditions along beaches and area shorelines. Waves will inundate beaches and surge into normally dry areas especially during high tides. Infrastructure damage and significant beach erosion can be expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Surf conditions will be occasionally worsened by high winds and seas as fronts pass each day through Sunday. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

* WHAT...Snow expected above 3500 feet. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 14 inches. 2 to 6 inches between 3000 and 4000 feet with the highest snow accumulations above pass level. * WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...From 1 AM Friday to 4 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Significant snowfall with periods of heavy snowfall rates will combine with low visibility to create very difficult driving conditions.

* WHAT...Wet snow expected above 4500 feet. Total snow accumulations 6 to 12 inches. * WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains. * WHEN...From 1 AM Friday to 4 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low visibilities to create difficult driving conditions.

* WHAT...Wet snow expected above 4500 feet. Total snow accumulations 3 to 6 inches. * WHERE...Ochoco-John Day Highlands. * WHEN...From 1 AM Friday to 4 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low visibilities to create difficult driving conditions.

* WHAT...Wet snow expected above 4500 feet. Total snow accumulations 6 to 12 inches. * WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains. * WHEN...From 1 AM Friday to 4 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low visibilities to create difficult driving conditions.

* WHAT...Wet snow above 4500 feet. Snow accumulations 5 to 9 inches. * WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...Until 7 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low visibilities to create difficult driving conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rising snow levels over late tonight into early morning could lead to a period of rain and snow mix or rain before returning to snow tomorrow when snow levels drop and conditions cool. This may also lead to icy conditions tomorrow.

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning at or above elevations greater than 3500 ft, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 4 inches. For the Winter Weather Advisory at or above elevations greater than 3500 ft, snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 22 inches. Heaviest snow above 5000 feet. * WHERE...West Slopes North Central Cascades and Passes and West Slopes South Central Cascades and Passes. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 4 PM PST this afternoon. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 1 AM Friday to 4 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall amounts tonight through Saturday for Snoqualmie Pass ranging 2 to 6 inches.

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning at or above elevations greater than 3500 ft, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 5 inches. For the Winter Weather Advisory at or above elevations greater than 3500 ft, snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 18 inches. * WHERE...West Slopes North Cascades and Passes. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 4 PM PST this afternoon. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 4 PM Friday to 4 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.