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Flood Watch
Issued: 11:28 PM Dec. 4, 2023 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Oregon, including the following areas, Cascade Foothills in Lane County, Central Coast Range of Western Oregon, Central Oregon Coast, Central Willamette Valley, Coast Range of Northwest Oregon, Greater Portland Metro Area, Lower Columbia, North Oregon Coast, Northern Oregon Cascade Foothills and South Willamette Valley and southwest Washington, including the following areas, Greater Vancouver Area, I-5 Corridor in Cowlitz County, South Washington Cascade Foothills, South Washington Coast and Willapa Hills. * WHEN...Through Wednesday 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Periods of rain will continue Monday through Wednesday, heaviest Monday night through Tuesday night as another atmospheric river aims at southwest Washington and northwest Oregon. This is also when flooding concerns are highest. Additional rain amounts expected between 4 pm PST Monday and 4 am PST Wednesday (36 hour rain totals): 3 to 5 inches along the south Washington coast, north Oregon coast, and central Oregon coast, 3 to 5 inches with localized amounts up to 7.5 inches over the Coast Range and Willapa Hills (highest amounts in higher terrain), 1.25 to 2.5 inches across the interior lowlands of southwest Washington and northwest Oregon (highest from Salem northward), 1 to 6 inches across the south Washington and north Oregon Cascades, 0.25 to 1.5 inches for the Lane County Cascades, 2 to 4 inches for the Columbia River Gorge, and up to 2 inches for the Hood River Valley. - 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. &&
Flood Advisory
Issued: 10:58 PM Dec. 4, 2023 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Much of southwest Washington and northwest Oregon, excluding the high Cascades, mid-Columbia Gorge and Hood River Valley. * WHEN...Until 100 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Ponding of water is expected later tonight and Wednesday. Areas most likely to see such flooding will be the coast, coast mountains, and throughout the I-5 corridor. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 246 PM PST, Rain, heavy at times, will spread across southwest Washington and far northwest Oregon later tonight. Rain will gradually spread to the east and southeast through Wednesday morning. Another 3 to 6 inches of rain are expected along the coast and coast mountains, with 1 to 3 inches for the interior lowlands. Rainfall more variable in the Cascades, with 1 to 4 inches expected, heaviest being north of Santiam River basin. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. With already saturated soils, this new rainfall will cause many smaller streams and culverts to run full, and cause minor flooding. In addition, areas with poor drainage, such as railroad crossings and underpasses, will quickly see standing water. - Rainfall will gradually ease later Wednesday afternoon. - 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. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 10:25 PM Dec. 4, 2023 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST TUESDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 4 PM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, seas 6 to 11 ft at 10 seconds and south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, Rough bar conditions expected. General seas 12 to 15 ft through Tuesday evening. First ebb current of 3.39 kt at 934 PM Monday. Seas 13 to 16 ft. Second ebb current of 2.75 kt at 1050 AM Tuesday. Seas 12 to 14 ft. * WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar. * WHEN...Gale Warning, until 8 AM PST Tuesday. Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM to 4 PM PST Tuesday. * 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. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 10:25 PM Dec. 4, 2023 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST TUESDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 4 PM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, seas 6 to 11 ft at 10 seconds and south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, Rough bar conditions expected. General seas 12 to 15 ft through Tuesday evening. First ebb current of 3.39 kt at 934 PM Monday. Seas 13 to 16 ft. Second ebb current of 2.75 kt at 1050 AM Tuesday. Seas 12 to 14 ft. * WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar. * WHEN...Gale Warning, until 8 AM PST Tuesday. Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM to 4 PM PST Tuesday. * 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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