Sequim, WA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 kt and
seas 8 to 10 ft. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 25 to 35
kt.

* WHERE...East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 1 AM PST Tuesday. For the
Gale Watch, from Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning.

* 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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...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 kt and
seas 8 to 10 ft. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 25 to 35
kt.

* WHERE...East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 1 AM PST Tuesday. For the
Gale Watch, from Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning.

* 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.

&&

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TUESDAY TO 10 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca, Foothills and Valleys of
the North Cascades, Lake Crescent Area Including US 101, 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 Foothills and Valleys of
Thurston and Lewis Counties.

* 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.

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...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