Rainfall of 2 to 12 inches over the past several days, with locally
higher amounts to 17 inches, has increased soil moisture to very
high levels across western Washington. 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.

Numerous landslides have already been reported in the western
Cascades in western Washington. More landslides are possible.

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

WHAT: South winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts 45 to 50 mph expected.

WHERE: Portions of northwest and west central Washington.

WHEN: From 10 PM this evening to 10 PM PST Monday.

IMPACTS: Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Given the very saturated ground, expect that
impacts may be more widespread than normally associated with these
particular wind speeds.