Sumas, WA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...A portion of northwest Washington, including the following
counties, Skagit and Whatcom.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Heavy rainfall over the northern Cascades has diminished but
what has already fallen continues to force rises on the
rivers flowing off the mountains in the watch area. The
Skagit River will approach flood stage tonight and Nooksack
River tomorrow morning with flooding possible.
- 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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