* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 25 to 30 feet expected in the
surf zone.
* WHERE...North Coast and Central Coast zones.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Large waves may wash over beaches, jetties, and other
structures unexpectedly. Significant beach erosion is possible.
People can be swept off rocks and jetties, and drown while
observing high surf.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...Idaho...
Palouse River near Potlatch affecting Latah and Whitman Counties.
Paradise Creek at Moscow affecting Latah and Whitman Counties.
.Rivers and creeks across the Palouse will recede overnight and into
Tuesday morning. Paradise Creek and the Palouse Rivers are expected
to fall below flood stage during the early morning hours Tuesday.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Palouse River near Potlatch.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Minor flooding of the low lying areas
between Potlatch Idaho and Palouse Washington will occur. Flooding
will begin at the Lions Club Community Park and Hayton Greene
Park in Palouse. South River Road will likely be flooded where it
crosses the Palouse River at Wellesley Rd. The Potlatch softball
and baseball fields will see ponding of water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 PM PST Monday the stage was 15.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:45 PM PST Monday was 17.3 feet.
- Forecast...The Palouse River at Potlatch will fall below
flood stage around midnight and will likely fall below the
Action Stage of 14 feet by 4 AM.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...Idaho...
Palouse River near Potlatch affecting Latah and Whitman Counties.
Paradise Creek at Moscow affecting Latah and Whitman Counties.
.Rivers and creeks across the Palouse will recede overnight and into
Tuesday morning. Paradise Creek and the Palouse Rivers are expected
to fall below flood stage during the early morning hours Tuesday.
* WHAT...Paradise Creek was near 9 feet which is just below the
flood stage of 9.2 feet.
* WHERE...Paradise Creek at Moscow.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 9.2 feet, Water will be out of the creek at the
intersection of Bridge Street and Hillcrest Drive and may also be
flowing into the intersection at this stage. Flooding near Damen
Street.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 PM PST Monday the stage was 9.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will hover near 9 feet through early
Tuesday morning. Paradise Creek will be slow to fall on
Tuesday, remaining between 8.5 feet and 9 feet before
receding Tuesday night through the remainder of the week.
- Flood stage is 9.2 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Washington...
Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County.
.Another round of rainfall is impacting the region which will keep
the river above flood stage through at least Wednesday.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 17.5 feet, the Skokomish River will cause moderate
flooding, with deep and quick flood waters inundating some
residential areas, many roads, and much of the farm land in the
Skokomish Valley. Inundated roads include the Skokomish Valley
road, Bourgault Road West, Purdy Cutoff Road, and Highway 106.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 PM PST Monday the stage was 16.8 feet.
- Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.7
feet late Tuesday morning.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 10
inches. Total snow accumulations up to 12 inches. Winds gusting 40
to 60 mph, highest on exposed ridges.
* WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Heavy snowfall and very low
visibility will create extremely dangerous driving conditions.
Strong winds could cause tree damage.
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
* WHERE...Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington, Foothills
of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, and Foothills of the
Blue Mountains of Washington.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts between 45 to 55 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts between 50 and 65
mph expected.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of
Oregon and North Central Oregon. In Washington, Simcoe Highlands.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
* 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, Grays
Harbor. In west central Washington, Lewis and Thurston.
* WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Another round of precipitation through Tuesday morning will
bring another 1 to 2 inches of rain to the higher terrain in
Southwest Washington. This rain will keep rivers in the
Chehalis River basin on the rise. A few of the rivers will be
cresting near flood stage Tuesday.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Pullman, Moscow, Uniontown, Plummer, Davenport,
Waterville, Genesee, Odessa, Creston, Cheney, Spokane Valley,
Fairfield, Tekoa, Downtown Spokane, Colfax, Badger Mountain Road,
Potlatch, Wilbur, Harrington, Coulee City, Mansfield, Airway
Heights, Rosalia, La Crosse, Oakesdale, Rockford, Grand Coulee,
and Ritzville.
* WHEN...From 4 AM to 6 PM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Saturated ground from recent rains may
contribute to heightened potential for falling trees and power
outages.
* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Alpowa Summit and Pomeroy.
* WHEN...From 4 AM to 6 PM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and may cause power
outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Saturated ground from recent rains may
contribute to heightened potential for falling trees and power
outages.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected at or above elevations greater than
4000 ft. Total snow accumulations between 12 to 18 inches, with
locally higher amounts over the higher peaks.
* WHERE...West Slopes North Cascades and Passes.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty
winds could bring down tree branches.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected at or above elevations greater than
3000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 9 to 18 inches, with
locally higher amounts over the higher peaks.
* WHERE...West Slopes North Central Cascades and Passes.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Strong
winds could cause tree damage.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Banding and convergence may develop right
over Snoqualmie Pass, which can lead to lower snow levels, which
can enhance snowfall amounts especially overnight into Tuesday
morning.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected at or above elevations greater than
4000 ft. Total snow accumulations between 12 to 24 inches, with
locally higher amounts over the higher peaks.
* WHERE...West Slopes South Central Cascades and Passes.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Very
strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow in gusty winds may cause locally
reduced visibilities at times.
* WHAT...South winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 55 to 70 mph
expected to become west winds early Tuesday morning.
* WHERE...Central Coast and North Coast.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet Area, Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca, Hood
Canal Area, San Juan County, Western Skagit County, Western Strait
of Juan De Fuca, Western Whatcom County, Bellevue and Vicinity,
East Puget Sound Lowlands, and Everett and Vicinity.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will occur during the
overnight hours.
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 to 60 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Bremerton and Vicinity, Lower Chehalis Valley Area,
Seattle and Vicinity, Southwest Interior, and Tacoma Area.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will occur during the
overnight hours.
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. Gusts up
to 70 mph on beaches and headlands, and the higher terrain of the
Coast Range and Willapa Hills.
* WHERE...South Washington and North and Central Oregon Coast, North
and Central Coast Range Mountains of Oregon, and Willapa Hills.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
* WHERE...Willapa and Wahkiakum Lowlands.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
* WHERE...Greater Portland/Vancouver Metro, Central and Southern
Willamette Valley, Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz River Valleys,
and South Washington Cascade Foothills.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Downed
trees and power outages are possible.
