Seattle, WA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt.

* WHERE...Puget Sound and Hood Canal.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous
wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners,
especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

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...FLOOD WARNING FOR A DAM FLOODGATE RELEASE NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL
LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...No flooding is currently forecast.

* WHERE...White River near Mud Mtn. Dam Outflow.

* WHEN...Until late tonight.

* IMPACTS...At 8,000.0 cfs, the White River will spill over its
banks below Mud Mountain Dam producing high water that will
encroach on roads and residences, particularly in the Red Creek
area. 8000 cfs on the White River is within phase 3 flood in the
King County flood system.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 PM PST Friday the flow was 8,940.0 cfs.
- Flood flow is 9,000.0 cfs.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late tonight.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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...FLOOD WARNING FOR A DAM FLOODGATE RELEASE NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL
LATE SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...White River at R Street Bridge.

* WHEN...Until late Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 10,000 cfs, River flooding may occur upstream of the
A Street Bridge in the City of Auburn. River levels will likely be
up against the temporary flood protection barriers, with flooding
likely at Government Canal and Butte Avenue in the City of Pacific
and downstream of the Stewart Street Bridge in the City of Sumner.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:45 PM PST Tuesday the flow was 7,350 cfs.
- Flood flow is 7,500 cfs.
- Forecast...The river will continue to fall, going below flood
stage by Saturday morning.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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...FLOOD WARNING FOR A DAM FLOODGATE RELEASE NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL
LATE TOMORROW EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Green River near Auburn.

* WHEN...Until late tomorrow evening.

* IMPACTS...At 9,000.0 cfs, the Green River will flood low areas of
the middle Green River valley with water over SE Green Valley Rd.
Some backwater inundation is possible in lower Mill Creek basin
between Auburn and Kent. A flow of 9000 cfs feet on the Green
River corresponds to a phase 3 flood in the King County flood
system.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 PM PST Friday the flow was 9,410.0 cfs.
- Flood flow is 9,000.0 cfs.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river flow in the 24 hours
ending at 7:45 PM PST Friday was 9,730.0 cfs.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late tomorrow morning and continue falling through the
weekend.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
9,310.0 cfs on 12/19/1947.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible as a result of regulated reservoir and dam operations.

* WHERE...A portion of west central Washington, including the
following counties, King, Lewis and Pierce.

* WHEN...Through Saturday morning.

* 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...
- Regulated rivers may continue to remain elevated or increase
as reservoirs and dam operators manage the water levels.
River flows downstream of dams may rise or lower rapidly as a
result. Dam regulations can change rapidly to account for
incoming water.
- 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 THIS WEEK HAS LED 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. This significant 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 additional rainfall acting as a trigger.

Numerous landslides have already occurred in Whatcom, Skagit, King
Counties and others. More landslides continue to be 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