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Wind Advisory
Issued: 6:49 PM Dec. 15, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 55 to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Kittitas Valley, Yakima Valley, and Lower Columbia Basin of Washington. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 10 PM PST this evening. For the High Wind Watch, from Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. &&
High Wind Watch
Issued: 6:49 PM Dec. 15, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 55 to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Kittitas Valley, Yakima Valley, and Lower Columbia Basin of Washington. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 10 PM PST this evening. For the High Wind Watch, from Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. &&
Flood Warning
Issued: 9:43 AM Dec. 15, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...River flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring. * WHERE...A portion of south central Washington, including the following county, Kittitas. * WHEN...Until 400 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 139 AM PST, Gauge reports indicate that rivers are still elevated. Flooding is already occurring in the warned area. - Flood waters are expected to recede early this week, however precipitation chances are in the forecast most of this week as well. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... mainly rural areas of Northwestern Kittitas County - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. &&
Flood Warning
Issued: 9:37 AM Dec. 15, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of south central Washington, including the following county, Kittitas. * WHEN...Until 400 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 134 AM PST, A member of the public reported that flooding is continuing in the area, with water levels slowly receding. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Little Creek, Cle Elum River, Yakima River and Big Creek. Flood waters are expected to recede early this week, however precipitation chances are in the forecast most of this week as well. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... mainly rural areas of Northwestern Kittitas County - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. &&
Special Weather Statement
Issued: 6:16 AM Dec. 13, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HEAVY CASCADES SNOW AND MORE FLOODING POSSIBLE NEXT WEEK... Another active weather pattern with a moderately strong atmospheric river is expected in the Cascades, especially the Washington Cascades, beginning Monday and Tuesday. Moderate to heavy rain is possible at the Cascade crest with amounts decreasing away from the crest. By Tuesday night, snow levels drop to around 2500 feet and mountain rain will turn over to snow. Snoqualmie Pass and White Pass have a 45 to 65 percent chance of 2 feet of snow from Tuesday through Thursday night, while Santiam Pass has a 30 percent chance of 2 feet of snow in the same period. This precipitation will lead to river rises and potential additional flooding on the Yakima and Naches Rivers as well as an increased risk of rock and mud slides in areas of steep terrain and near burn scars. However, the transition to snow is expected to keep flooding at lower levels than the past few days. While the Yakima and Naches Rivers are forecast to reach minor flood stage by Tuesday and Wednesday, other rivers in the area are expected to remain below bankfull. Also, windy conditions are expected Tuesday night and Wednesday which may lead to difficult mountain driving conditions. Those living or having travel plans through the Cascades should be prepared for impactful weather next week.
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