Severe Future Possible 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 withgusts up to 55 mph. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 25 to45 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. Forthe High Wind Watch, from Tuesday evening through Wednesdaymorning. 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 blowaround unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a fewpower outages may result. ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Due to saturated grounds from previous heavyrain, expect more widespread impacts with these winds. + Read More 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, 1:52 PM Source: NWS Alert
Severe Future Possible Flood Watch Flood Watch issued December 16 at 3:53PM PST until December 18 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA Dec 16, 3:53 PM → Dec 18, 4:00 PM WHAT: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to bepossible. WHERE: Portions of northwest and west central Washington,including the following counties, in northwest Washington, GraysHarbor, Skagit and Whatcom. In west central Washington, King,Lewis, Pierce, Snohomish and Thurston. WHEN: 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 occurin poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches maybecome clogged with debris. Area creeks and streams are runninghigh and could flood with more heavy rain. ADDITIONAL DETAILS: - Urban and small stream flooding remains possible for areaswith poor drainage.Very saturated soils will maintain increased risk forpotential landslides and debris flows off of burn scars.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood + Read More 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 16, 6:30 PM Source: NWS Alert
Moderate Expected Likely Wind Advisory Wind Advisory issued December 16 at 3:12PM PST until December 17 at 6:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA Dec 16, 4:00 PM → Dec 17, 6:00 AM WHAT: Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 to 45 mphexpected. WHERE: Foothills and Valleys of the North Cascades, Lowlands ofWestern Whatcom County, San Juan County, City of Seattle,Eastside, Foothills and Valleys of Central King County, Foothillsand Valleys of Pierce and Southern King Counties, Foothills andValleys of Snohomish and Northern King Counties, and Shoreline /Lynnwood / South Everett Area. WHEN: Until 6 AM PST Wednesday. IMPACTS: Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Treelimbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Saturated soils will make it easier for treesto come down in these winds. + Read More Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicles. Secure outdoor objects. Updated: Dec 16, 6:30 PM Source: NWS Alert
Moderate Expected Observed Special Weather Statement Special Weather Statement issued December 16 at 1:16PM PST by NWS Seattle WA Dec 16, 1:16 PM → Dec 17, 4:00 PM Significant rainfall over the past week has increased soil moistureto high levels across western Washington. Additional rainfall of 1to 2 inches is expected through the rest of today. This amount ofrain will continue to put extra pressure on soil instability, leadingto an increased threat of landslides and debris flows, especiallyfrom recent burned areas. This rain event could also act as atrigger for new landslides.Numerous landslides have already occurred in the western Cascades inwestern Washington. More landslides are possible.Areas most susceptible to landslides debris flows under theseconditions are steep coastal bluffs, other steep hillsides orroad cuts, and recent burned areas. A diminishing threat oflandslides and debris flows will continue for several days afterthe rain ends.For more information about current conditions, visitwww.weather.gov/seattle, select Hydrology, and then scroll downfor the links to the landslide information pages.For more information on landslides, visit the website for theWashington State Department of Natural Resources landslidegeologic hazards at: http://bit.ly/2mtA3wn Updated: Dec 16, 6:30 PM Source: NWS Alert