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High Wind Warning
Issued: 11:29 AM Dec. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest or west winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph expected. Strongest winds late evening and early morning hours. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 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. 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. &&
Flood Watch
Issued: 11:10 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 weather system moving into Western Washington will bring another 1 to 3 inches of precipitation to the area later today into Wednesday. 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. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 10:56 AM Dec. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts 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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