Bow, WA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...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 moving into the region early this week
will bring periods moderate to heavy rain to the region.
Sharp rises will be possible 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.

&&

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM
PST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 10 PM PST this evening.

* 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.

&&

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25
kt. For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
to 35 kt.

* WHERE...Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 AM PST
Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM to 10 PM PST Monday.

* 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.

&&

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25
kt. For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
to 35 kt.

* WHERE...Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 AM PST
Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM to 10 PM PST Monday.

* 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.

&&

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS
MORNING TO NOON PST TODAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. Inundation of around 2
feet 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 6 AM this morning to noon PST today.

* 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.

&&

...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