Bainbridge Island, WA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...HEAVY RAINFALL DURING THE LAST WEEK INCLUDING TODAY WILL LEAD TO
AN INCREASED THREAT OF LANDSLIDES IN WESTERN WASHINGTON...

Significant rainfall over the past week has increased soil moisture
to high levels across western Washington. Additional rainfall of 1
to 2 inches is expected through the rest of today. This amount of
rain will continue to put extra pressure on soil instability, leading
to an increased threat of landslides and debris flows, especially
from recent burned areas. This rain event could also act as a
trigger for new landslides.

Numerous landslides have already occurred in the western Cascades in
western Washington. More landslides are possible.

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

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 to 45 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Kitsap County.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 6 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicles. Secure outdoor objects.

Secure outdoor objects.

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