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High Severity Alert

River Flood Warning

Until Sat 8:00 am PDT

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Issued By

Seattle/Tacoma - WA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Skokomish River at Potlatch

Description

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW MORNING... WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch. WHEN...Until tomorrow morning. IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, the Skokomish River will locally spill over its banks into low-lying areas of the Skokomish Valley. ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:30 PM PDT Friday the stage was 16.5 feet. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise just above minor flood stage to a crest of 16.5 feet late this evening. The river will then recede later tonight into Saturday below flood stage. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

More Information

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Washington... Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by late tonight at 145 AM PDT.
Moderate Severity Alert

Special Weather Statement

Until Sat 5:00 pm PDT

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Issued By

Seattle/Tacoma - WA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Southern Hood Canal

Description

...HEAVY RAINFALL OBSERVED OVER THE LAST FEW DAYS WILL LEAD TO AN INCREASED THREAT OF LANDSLIDES IN WESTERN WASHINGTON... Rainfall amounts of 2 to 9 inches over the past 3 days has increased soil moisture to high levels across western Washington. This amount of rain that has been observed will continue to put extra pressure on soil instability, leading to an increased threat of landslides and debris flows, especially from recent burned areas. Over the last couple days multiple slides have been reported across locations of 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 over the weekend 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
Moderate Severity Alert

Flood Watch

Until Sat 5:00 pm PDT

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Action Recommended

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Issued By

Seattle/Tacoma - WA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

A portion of northwest Washington, including the following county, Mason

Description

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. WHERE...A portion of northwest Washington, including the following county, Mason. WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon. IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - The Skokomish River will be cresting tonight for Mason County, with a quick decline thereafter. - 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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