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High Severity Alert

River Flood Warning

From Fri 11:00 am until 11:00 pm PDT

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Issued By

Seattle/Tacoma - WA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Skokomish River at Potlatch

Description

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE THIS EVENING... WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch. WHEN...Until late this evening. IMPACTS...At 16.5 feet, the Skokomish River will cause widespread flooding of pasture lands, with water flowing quickly over West Bourgault Road and Skokomish Valley Road. ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM PDT Friday the stage was 16.0 feet. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage this afternoon to 16.7. It will then fall below flood stage late this evening. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.7 feet on 01/04/2003. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

More Information

...The National Weather Service in Seattle WA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Washington... Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County. .Rain will continue in the area through the rest of the morning and into early afternoon before tapering off. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by this evening at 615 PM 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

Olympia and Southern Puget Sound

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 Fri 5:00 pm PDT

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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 UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. WHERE...A portion of northwest Washington, including the following county, Mason. WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - High snow levels, heavy rainfall, and snowmelt runoff will lead to rises on the Skokomish River with flooding possible today. - 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.
Low Severity Alert

Small Craft Advisory

Until Fri 5:00 pm PDT

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Issued By

Seattle/Tacoma - WA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Puget Sound and Hood Canal

Description

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt. WHERE...Puget Sound and Hood Canal. WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.
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