Ocean Shores, Washington

... Coastal Flood Watch in effect from Tuesday morning through
Tuesday afternoon...

The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a coastal
Flood Watch... which is in effect from Tuesday morning through
Tuesday afternoon.

At Aberdeen... the predicted high tide of 11.1 feet will occur
around 1245 PM Tuesday. Minor tidal overflow usually begins when
tides reach 13.5 feet... and widespread coastal flooding in Aberdeen
usually begins when tides exceed 14.0 feet. The combination of well
below normal atmospheric pressures... persistent and strong south
winds in the coastal waters... and waves around 20 feet... is
expected to result in tides running 2 to 3 feet or more above tide
table predictions.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A coastal Flood Watch means that conditions favorable for flooding
are expected to develop. Coastal residents should be alert for
later statements or warnings... and take action to protect
property.

958 am PST sun Nov 15 2009

... Flood Watch now in effect from late tonight through Wednesday
morning...

The Flood Watch is now in effect for

* portions of western Washington... including the following
counties... Grays Harbor... Clallam... Jefferson... Whatcom Mason.

* From late tonight through Wednesday morning

* heavy rain in the Olympics tonight through Monday night could
drive rivers above flood stage. The Skokomish River in Mason
County faces the greatest threat of flooding... and major
flooding is possible. Other olympic peninsula rivers like the
Satsop... bogachiel... elwah... and Dungeness rivers could also
flood.

* The Nooksack river in Whatcom County cloud also flood. If
flooding does develop on the Nooksack river it would most likely
occur Monday night or Tuesday.



Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Flood Watch means conditions are favorable for flooding but
flooding is not imminent or occurring. Monitor the latest
forecasts from the National Weather Service and be ready to act
quickly if flooding is observed or a warning is issued.

... High Wind Warning in effect from 6 PM this evening to 4 PM PST
Tuesday...

The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a High Wind
Warning... which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to 4 PM PST
Tuesday. The high wind watch is no longer in effect.

Strong southeast winds of 40 to 50 mph with gusts to 75 mph are
expected late tonight and Monday as a wave of low pressure passes
to the west of the area and strong winds aloft come down to the
surface.

There will likely be some decrease in the wind speeds Monday
afternoon and Monday evening. Then an even stronger low will form
in the coastal waters and move north into Vancouver Island Tuesday
morning. A round of south to southwest winds 50 to 60 mph with
gusts to 85 mph are possible with the second stronger system late
Monday night and Tuesday. The strongest winds will occur within a
few miles of the beaches.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A High Wind Warning means that a hazardous wind event is imminent
or occurring. Sustained winds of at least 50 mph... or gusts of 75
mph or higher will occur late tonight and 50 to 60 mph with gusts
to 85 mph are likely late Monday night and Tuesday. Winds of
this magnitude will topple trees and power lines and cause
widespread damage. People along the coast should be prepared for
power outages that last for several days.