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High Wind Warning
Issued: 4:07 PM Dec. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 6 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. &&
Special Weather Statement
Issued: 12:10 PM Dec. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HEAVY RAINFALL DURING THE LAST WEEK INCLUDING TODAY WILL LEAD TO AN INCREASED THREAT OF LANDSLIDES IN WESTERN WASHINGTON... Rainfall from the past week has increased soil moisture to high levels across western Washington. Additional rainfall of of one to three inches is expected with the system today into Wednesday morning. 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 act as a trigger for new landslides. 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
Flood Watch
Issued: 11:10 AM Dec. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY 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, Grays Harbor, Skagit and Whatcom. In west central Washington, King, Lewis, Pierce, Snohomish and Thurston. * WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon. * 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. 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... - A weather system moving into Western Washington will bring another 1 to 3 inches of precipitation to the area later today into Wednesday. Urban and small stream flooding remains possible for areas with poor drainage. Very saturated soils will maintain increased risk for potential landslides and debris flows off of 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. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 10:56 AM Dec. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 45 kt. * WHERE...Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands and Puget Sound and Hood Canal. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM PST Wednesday. * 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. &&
River Flood Warning
Issued: 10:17 AM Dec. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY THURSDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skykomish River near Gold Bar. * WHEN...Until early Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, the Skykomish River will cause flooding from near Index downstream through Sultan to the Snoqualmie. Flood waters will cover numerous roads...including Ben Howard Rd... Index-Galena Rd and Tualco Loop Rd. Flooding in the town of Sultan will begin. A stage of 17 feet on the Skykomish River corresponds to a Phase 3 in the Snohomish County flood program. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:30 AM PST Tuesday the stage was 13.0 feet. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall to 12.4 feet late this morning. It will then rise above flood stage this evening to 17.7 feet late tonight. It will fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon to 11.5 feet late Thursday morning then rise again. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.7 feet on 12/03/1982. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood &&
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