Gig Harbor, WA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...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...
- 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.

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...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...White River at R Street Bridge.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 10,000.0 cfs, River flooding may occur upstream of
the A Street Bridge in the City of Auburn. River levels will
likely be up against the temporary flood protection barriers, with
flooding likely at Government Canal and Butte Avenue in the City
of Pacific and downstream of the Stewart Street Bridge in the City
of Sumner.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:45 PM PST Tuesday the flow was 6,920.0 cfs.
- Flood flow is 7,500.0 cfs.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of
9,945.9 cfs late tomorrow evening. It will then rise to
10,029.4 cfs late Friday morning. Additional rises are
possible thereafter.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
8,080.0 cfs on 02/06/2020.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...White River near Mud Mtn. Dam Outflow.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 8,000.0 cfs, the White River will spill over its
banks below Mud Mountain Dam producing high water that will
encroach on roads and residences, particularly in the Red Creek
area. 8000 cfs on the White River is within phase 3 flood in the
King County flood system.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:00 PM PST Tuesday the flow was 7,970.0 cfs.
- Flood flow is 9,000.0 cfs.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late tonight and continue rising to 9,099.9 cfs late tonight.
Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood History...No available flood history.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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...HEAVY RAINFALL ON WILL LEAD TO AN INCREASED THREAT OF LANDSLIDES
IN WESTERN WASHINGTON...

Significant rainfall over the past week has increased soil moisture
to high levels across western Washington. Additional rainfall of 1
to 2 inches is expected through the rest of today. 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, with this new ranfall acting as
a trigger.

Numerous landslides have already occurred in Whatcom, Skagit, King
Counties and others. More landslides are possible.

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 UNTIL 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...Until 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. Winds will be coming from an atypical
direction, which may exacerbate impacts.

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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...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 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.

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...FLOOD WARNING FOR THE FAILURE OF WHITE RIVER LEVEE IN PACIFIC IN
EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by a HESCO levee failure is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of west central Washington, including the
following counties, King and Pierce.

* WHEN...Until 745 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of areas in Pacific near the HESCOs levee break
is imminent or occurring.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 739 AM PST, county dispatch reported a failure of White
River HESCOs in Pacific on the White River. This flood
warning replaces the previous Flash Flood Warning. Flooding
will continue today while efforts to reduce or end it are
ongoing.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.

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