Lynnwood, WA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 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...Until 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 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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...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

...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 2:30 PM PST Tuesday the stage was 12.4 feet.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late this
evening to 17.3 feet late tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage early tomorrow afternoon to 11.1 feet late
Thursday morning. It will rise to 12.6 feet late Thursday
evening. It will then fall again and remain below flood
stage.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 to 45 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Foothills and Valleys of the North Cascades, Lowlands of
Western Whatcom County, San Juan County, City of Seattle,
Eastside, Foothills and Valleys of Central King County, Foothills
and Valleys of Pierce and Southern King Counties, Foothills and
Valleys of Snohomish and Northern King Counties, and Shoreline /
Lynnwood / South Everett Area.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicles. Secure outdoor objects.

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