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High Wind Watch

High Wind Watch issued December 15 at 9:32AM PST until December 17 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Dec 16, 7:00 PM → Dec 17, 10:00 AM

WHAT: For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with
gusts up to 55 mph. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 25 to
45 mph with gusts 55 to 65 mph possible.

WHERE: Portions of northwest and west central Washington.

WHEN: For the Wind Advisory, until 10 PM PST this evening. For
the High Wind Watch, from Tuesday evening through Wednesday
morning.

IMPACTS: Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles. 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.

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Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicles. Secure outdoor objects. Secure outdoor objects.

Updated: Dec 15, 12:04 PM Source: NWS Alert

Severe Future Possible

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued December 15 at 5:28AM PST until December 18 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Dec 15, 10:00 AM → Dec 18, 4:00 PM

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,
Clallam, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Kitsap, Mason, Skagit and
Whatcom. In west central Washington, King, Lewis, Pierce,
Snohomish and Thurston.

WHEN: From 10 AM PST this morning 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 series of weather systems this week will bring another
round of significant rainfall to western Washington through
Wednesday. Preliminary liquid totals of 2 to 6 inches,
locally higher in some spots, will cause additional sharp
rises to area rivers.
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

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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.

Updated: Dec 15, 12:04 PM Source: NWS Alert