Bickleton, WA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM
PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 60 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington,
North Central Oregon, and Simcoe Highlands.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM PST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM PST THIS MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central and south central Washington,
including the following areas, in central Washington, Kittitas
Valley, Simcoe Highlands and Yakima Valley. In south central
Washington, Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest
and Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.

* WHEN...From 7 AM PST this morning through Friday morning. Area
rivers and streams are expected to reach their highest levels
between Wednesday and Friday.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- An atmospheric river moving into the region this week is
expected to make for heavy rainfall along the Cascades.
Runoff from this rain, combined with lowland rain, will make
for rises along area rivers, including the Klickitat, Naches,
and Yakima Rivers.
- Go to http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety
tips and resources.

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.

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