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...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

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 6
AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest or west winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts 50 to 60
mph expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Saturated soils will make it easier for trees
to come down in these winds.

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.

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...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt and
seas 11 to 14 ft. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40
kt and seas 18 to 24 ft.

* WHERE...Portions of Pacific coastal waters.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon PST today. For
the Gale Warning, from noon today to noon 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.

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...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt and
seas 11 to 14 ft. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40
kt and seas 18 to 24 ft.

* WHERE...Portions of Pacific coastal waters.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon PST today. For
the Gale Warning, from noon today to noon 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.

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