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Gale Warning
Issued: 7:23 AM Dec. 9, 2025 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt gusting to 40 kt. * WHERE...Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. &&
River Flood Warning
Issued: 6:15 AM Dec. 9, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skagit River near Concrete. * WHEN...From late tonight until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 32.5 feet, the Skagit River will cause flooding from Rockport downstream through Sedro Woolley. Flood waters will inundate low areas near the river...roads...and several residential areas mainly Cape Horn...Hamilton and Thunderbird. Some water will flow onto Cockreham Island and into the Nookachamps and Sterling areas. Flooding will also occur in headwaters...tributaries...and other streams within the Skagit Basin. This level for this location corresponds to a Phase 2 flood in the Skagit County flood system. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 PM PST Monday the stage was 23.9 feet. - Flood stage is 28.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight peaking 33.7 feet late tomorrow morning. It will then fall briefly below flood stage tomorrow night. It will rise above flood stage again late Wednesday morning to 37.6 feet early Thursday morning. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 36.9 feet on 12/04/1975. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood &&
Flood Watch
Issued: 1:33 AM Dec. 9, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington, including the following counties, in northwest Washington, Clallam, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, Kitsap, Mason, San Juan, Skagit and Whatcom. In west central Washington, King, Lewis, Pierce, Snohomish and Thurston. * WHEN...Through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - An atmospheric river will continue to impact the area through the beginning of the week and bring periods moderate to heavy rain to the region. Sharp rises are expected on area rivers, especially those flowing off the Olympics and Cascades. Urban and small stream flooding is possible for areas with poor drainage. Saturated soils will bring increased potential for landslides and debris flows on burn scars. - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
Coastal Flood Advisory
Issued: 11:35 PM Dec. 8, 2025 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 1 PM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. Inundation of around 2 above ground level is possible along shorelines and low-lying coastal areas. * WHERE...San Juan County, Lowlands of Western Whatcom County and Lowlands of Western Skagit and Northwestern Snohomish Counties zones. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 1 PM PST Tuesday. * 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...Coastal flooding will occur in the hours around high tide. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Inundation above ground level refers to the height above the Mean Higher High Water (MHHW) level. &&
Special Weather Statement
Issued: 9:32 AM Dec. 8, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HEAVY RAINFALL MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY WILL LEAD TO AN INCREASED THREAT OF LANDSLIDES IN WESTERN WASHINGTON... Rainfall of 1 to 4 inches over the past several days has increased antecedent soil moisture to high levels across western Washington. Heavy rainfall of 2 to 6 inches across the lowlands and 4 to 10 inches over the Olympics and Cascades is expected Monday morning through late Wednesday. This amount of rain will put extra pressure on soil instability, leading to an increased threat of landslides and debris flows, especially from recent burned areas. Areas most susceptible to landslides debris flows under these conditions are steep coastal bluffs, other steep hillsides or road cuts, and recent burned areas. A diminishing threat of landslides and debris flows will continue for several days after the rain ends. For more information about current conditions, visit www.weather.gov/seattle, select Hydrology, and then scroll down for the links to the landslide information pages. For more information on landslides, visit the website for the Washington State Department of Natural Resources landslide geologic hazards at: http://bit.ly/2mtA3wn
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