Yakima, WA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4
PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Oregon and
central, south central, and southeast Washington.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM 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...Wind gusts along the foothills of the Blue
Mountains may potentially exceed 70 mph at time during the
overnight period Tuesday into Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.

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...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Flooding is possible.

* WHERE...Naches River near Naches.

* WHEN...From this morning until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Moderate flooding is possible from
Cliffdell downstream to Yakima.


* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM PST Monday the stage was 16.9 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Wednesday
morning.
- Flood stage is 17.8 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Flooding is possible.

* WHERE...Yakima River near Parker.

* WHEN...From this morning until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, There will be minor flooding of pastures
and farm roads adjacent to the river.


* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM PST Monday the stage was 6.7 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Wednesday evening.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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