Rainier, Oregon

... Flood Watch remains in effect through Tuesday evening...

The Flood Watch continues for

* portions of northwest Oregon and southwest Washington...
including the following areas... in northwest Oregon... Coast
Range of northwest Oregon... greater Portland Metro area...
lower Columbia and north Oregon coast. In southwest
Washington... Greater Vancouver area... I-5 corridor in Cowlitz
County... South Washington Cascade foothills... South Washington
coast and Willapa Hills.

* Through Tuesday evening

* additional heavy rain is expected Monday night and Tuesday
morning... with amounts of 2 to 4 inches in the coastal hills and
South Washington Cascades... and up to 1 inch in valley locations.

* Rivers of most concern for flooding include the Naselle river in
southwest Washington... and the Wilson river in northwest Oregon.
Some small stream and urban flooding is also a possibility
Monday night and Tuesday morning. Note that flood warnings are
already in effect for the Grays and Willapa rivers in southwest
Washington and the Nehalem river in northwest Oregon.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts.

Landslides and debris flows are possible during this flood event.
People... structures and roads located below steep slopes... in
canyons and near the mouths of canyons may be at serious risk
from rapidly moving landslides.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible
flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be
prepared to take action should flooding develop.

The next update for this watch will be issued by 4 am Tuesday.

... Wind Advisory remains in effect until 4 am PST Tuesday...

A Wind Advisory remains in effect until 4 am PST Tuesday.

South winds are increasing this evening to 25 to 35 mph with
gusts to 45 mph... and will continue through most of the overnight
hours. The winds are being produced ahead of a strong Pacific cold
front... and will decrease before sunrise Tuesday once the cold
front moves through.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds are forecast to be
31 to 39 mph or gusts will range between 45 and 57 mph. Winds of
these magnitudes may cause minor property damage without extra
precautions. Motorists in high profile vehicles should use
caution until the winds subside.

... Strong winds rock Oregon coast...

The first wave of strong winds hit the coastal areas earlier in the
day today... producing strong gusty south winds. In general... the
strongest winds were felt on the open beaches and headlands.

Gusty winds can also be expected throughout the Willamette Valley
evening as the frontal system moves closer to the coast.

High Wind Warning for the Oregon coast was issued at 151 PM Sunday
afternoon and went into effect at midnight. The warning is ongoing
as another round of even stronger winds is expected to impact the
coast and Coast Range later this evening and tonight.

A Wind Advisory was issued for portions of the Willamette Valley
earlier today.

Following are reported sustained winds and wind gusts as of 400 PM
this afternoon...

Location sustained peak gust time of gust
==============================================================
... On the South Washington coast...
Oysterville - - - 65 mph 830 am
Ocean Park - - - 65 mph 845 am
Toke Point 40 mph 71 mph 915 am

... On the north Oregon coast...
Garibaldi - - - 89 mph 400 PM
Astoria (airport) 33 mph 51 mph 400 PM
Clatsop Spit 55 mph 70 mph 900 am
Rockaway Beach - - - 73 mph 315 PM
Cape Meares - - - 74 mph 330 PM
Pacific City - - - 82 mph 300 PM
Cannon Beach - - - 67 mph 315 PM
Mt Hebo (3000 ft) - - - 82 mph 145 PM

... On the central Oregon coast...
Lincoln City - - - 68 mph 420 PM
Cape Foulweather - - - 81 mph 235 PM
Newport (us 101 bridge) 43 mph 64 mph 400 PM
Newport - - - 77 mph 1235 PM
Waldport 38 mph 68 mph 330 PM

... In the Willamette Valley...
Salem 25 mph 37 mph 100 PM
McMinnville 26 mph 37 mph 900 am
Hillsboro 22 mph 35 mph 400 PM
Portland (airport) 28 mph 41 mph 200 PM
Eugene (airport) 25 mph 36 mph 1200 PM

This information statement will be updated periodically through the
event.