Olympia, 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

...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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