Active Weather Alerts
Wind Advisory
Issued: 5:32 AM Dec. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TUESDAY TO 10 AM PST WEDNESDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington. * WHEN...From 4 PM Tuesday to 10 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...Due to saturated grounds from previous heavy rain, expect more widespread impacts with these winds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicles. Secure outdoor objects. &&
Gale Watch
Issued: 5:25 AM Dec. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt possible. * WHERE...Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to 47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider altering their plans. &&
River Flood Warning
Issued: 4:40 AM Dec. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skagit River near Mt. Vernon. * WHEN...Until early Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 32.0 feet, the Skagit River will cause major flooding from Sedro Woolley downstream through Mount Vernon to the mouth. Deep and swift flood waters will inundate many roads...farmlands and residential areas. Flooding will occur all along the river including headwaters...tributaries...and other streams within and near the Skagit River Basin. This level for this location on the Skagit corresponds to a Phase 2 flood in the Skagit County flood system. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM PST Monday the stage was 27.7 feet. - Flood stage is 28.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late this evening to 32.4 feet late tomorrow evening. It will then fall late Wednesday morning. It will rise to 34.0 feet late Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday morning. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 34.0 feet on 12/19/1979. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood &&
River Flood Warning
Issued: 4:40 AM Dec. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skagit River near Concrete. * WHEN...Until Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...At 32.5 feet, the Skagit River will cause flooding from Rockport downstream through Sedro Woolley. Flood waters will inundate low areas near the river...roads...and several residential areas mainly Cape Horn...Hamilton and Thunderbird. Some water will flow onto Cockreham Island and into the Nookachamps and Sterling areas. Flooding will also occur in headwaters...tributaries...and other streams within the Skagit Basin. This level for this location corresponds to a Phase 2 flood in the Skagit County flood system. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM PST Monday the stage was 30.5 feet. - Flood stage is 28.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM PST Monday was 30.5 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to 32.8 feet late tonight. It will then fall tomorrow afternoon. It will rise to 35.1 feet late Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday morning. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 34.9 feet on 01/05/1984. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood &&
Flood Watch
Issued: 1:36 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 series of weather systems this week will bring another round of significant rainfall to western Washington through Wednesday. Preliminary liquid totals of 2 to 6 inches, locally higher in some spots, will cause additional sharp rises to area rivers. 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. &&
Special Weather Statement
Issued: 5:29 PM Dec. 15, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HEAVY RAINFALL THIS WEEK 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 around 2-6 inches is expected early this week. This amount of rain will 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
Local Radar