Cle Elum, WA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...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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