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* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 11 to 14 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. Inundation of around 2.5 feet above ground level is possible along shorelines and low-lying coastal areas. * WHERE...North Coast zone. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 PM PST this afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 AM to 1 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Minor coastal flooding due to tidal overflow is expected around high tide. This may lead to flooding of parking lots, parks, and roads, with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will peak around 10 AM PST Wednesday.

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Warning, moderate coastal flooding expected. Inundation of 2 to 2.5 feet above ground level is possible along shorelines and low-lying coastal areas. * WHERE...Central Coast zone. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 PM PST this afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 7 AM to 1 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Coastal flooding due to high tides and storm surge is expected. This is expected to lead to numerous road closures. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Shorline erosion or damage may occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will peak around 10 AM PST Wednesday.

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Warning, moderate coastal flooding expected. Inundation of 2 to 2.5 feet above ground level is possible along shorelines and low-lying coastal areas. * WHERE...Central Coast zone. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 PM PST this afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 7 AM to 1 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Coastal flooding due to high tides and storm surge is expected. This is expected to lead to numerous road closures. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Shorline erosion or damage may occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will peak around 10 AM PST Wednesday.

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 11 to 14 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. Inundation of around 2.5 feet above ground level is possible along shorelines and low-lying coastal areas. * WHERE...North Coast zone. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 PM PST this afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 AM to 1 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Minor coastal flooding due to tidal overflow is expected around high tide. This may lead to flooding of parking lots, parks, and roads, with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will peak around 10 AM PST Wednesday.

ESFSEW A strong weather system will track through western Washington today, bringing moderate to heavy rainfall to the region and sharp rises on rivers flowing off the Olympics. The system will spread widespread rain inland this afternoon and evening. Rain will be moderate to heavy at times, with showers persisting into Thursday. Rainfall amounts between 3-6 inches will be possible across portions of the Olympic Peninsula through Thursday. Clallam County has been upgraded to a Flood Watch this morning. Please continue to monitor the latest river forecasts from the National Weather Service for additional information.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest Washington, including the following county, Clallam. * WHEN...From 10 PM PST this evening through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rain with up to 3 to 5 inches with a front moving through today into Wednesday will allow for significant rises, with the Bogachiel River approaching flood stage. Snow levels above 4000 ft will allow for mostly rain to fall in these basins. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

...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. .Heavy rain with up to 3 to 5 inches with a front moving through today into Wednesday will push the river above flood stage. Snow levels above 4000 ft will allow for mostly rain to fall in the basin. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch. * WHEN...From this evening to early Friday morning. * 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 10:15 AM PST Tuesday the stage was 16.0 feet. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late this evening to 17.8 feet late tomorrow morning. It will fall below flood stage Thursday afternoon. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...Dangerously large breaking waves of 25 to 30 feet. Waves will transition from west today to south tomorrow. * WHERE...South Central Oregon Coast and Curry County Coast. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Very large breaking waves will create very hazardous conditions along beaches and area shorelines. Waves will inundate beaches and surge into normally dry areas. Infrastructure damage and significant beach erosion can be expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Waves will initially impact west facing beaches today but will transition to impacting south facing beaches tomorrow. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

The High Surf Advisory has been cancelled and is no longer in effect.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 20 inches over Washington Pass Tuesday night through Thursday. 3 to 6 inches of snow is expected over Loup Loup Pass Tuesday night through Wednesday night. * WHERE...Western Okanogan County County. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Periods of snow through Thursday afternoon will add up to considerable accumulations above 4000 feet. Check the Washington Department of Transportation for the status of Washington Pass on State Route 20 before you travel. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a 60 percent chance of an inch an hour snow accumulation over Washington Pass from midnight tonight through Wednesday mid morning.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 14 inches above 4000 feet. * WHERE...Sherman Pass, Boulder Creek Road, Chesaw Road, and Highway 20 Wauconda Summit. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Motorists should be prepared for winter driving conditions at elevations above 4000 feet in Ferry and Okanogan counties Tuesday night through Wednesday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will waver between 4000 and 5000 feet with the heaviest snow occurring at high elevations including Sherman Pass at over 5500 feet.

Snow showers this morning over the North Cascades have lightened, and the Winter Weather Advisory has been cancelled. A strong storm system will move into the region this afternoon, and the Winter Storm Watch has been upgraded to a Winter Storm Warning. ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM PST THURSDAY AT OR ABOVE ELEVATIONS GREATER THAN 4000 FT... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible at or above elevations greater than 4000 ft. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 24 inches possible with locally higher amounts over the higher peaks. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...West Slopes North Cascades and Passes. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult including SR 20 and Washington Pass. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

ESFSEW A strong weather system will track through western Washington today, bringing moderate to heavy rainfall to the region and sharp rises on rivers flowing off the Olympics. The system will spread widespread rain inland this afternoon and evening. Rain will be moderate to heavy at times, with showers persisting into Thursday. Rainfall amounts between 3-6 inches will be possible across portions of the Olympic Peninsula through Thursday. Please continue to monitor the latest river forecasts from the National Weather Service for additional information.

Periods of moderate to heavy rain will be possible as a strong system moves into the region this afternoon and evening. Showers, heavy at times, will persist through Thursday. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest Washington, including the following county, Mason. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Another round of moderate to heavy rain is expected with a system tonight through Thursday. Three to six inches of rain are possible along the Olympic Peninsula. Snow levels are expected to remain above the top of the Skokomish River watershed, resulting in the Skokomish River forecast to rise to above minor flood stage by early Wednesday, potentially cresting in moderate flood stage Wednesday afternoon. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...Large waves of 18 to 22 feet in the surf zone. * WHERE...North Coast and Central Coast zones. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Large waves may wash over beaches, jetties, and other structures unexpectedly. People can be swept off rocks and jetties and drown while observing high surf. Localized beach erosion is possible.

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON AT OR ABOVE ELEVATIONS GREATER THAN 4000 FT... * WHAT...Snow at or above elevations greater than 4000 ft. Additional snow accumulations of up to 6 inches expected through this afternoon. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible at or above elevations greater than 4000 ft. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 24 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...West Slopes North Cascades and Passes. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 4 PM PST this afternoon. For the Winter Storm Watch, from this afternoon through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult including SR 20 and Washington Pass.

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON AT OR ABOVE ELEVATIONS GREATER THAN 4000 FT... * WHAT...Snow at or above elevations greater than 4000 ft. Additional snow accumulations of up to 6 inches expected through this afternoon. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible at or above elevations greater than 4000 ft. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 24 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...West Slopes North Cascades and Passes. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 4 PM PST this afternoon. For the Winter Storm Watch, from this afternoon through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult including SR 20 and Washington Pass.

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Hood Canal Area, Bellevue and Vicinity, Bremerton and Vicinity, East Puget Sound Lowlands, Everett and Vicinity, Lower Chehalis Valley Area, Seattle and Vicinity, Southwest Interior, and Tacoma Area. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Admiralty Inlet Area, Central Coast, North Coast, San Juan County, Western Skagit County, and Western Whatcom County. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM PST Wednesday. * 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 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Gusts up to 60 mph are possible over the high terrain of the Warner Mountains and Winter Rim. * WHERE...Portions of Lake and Modoc counties, and eastern Klamath County, including Silver Lake, Paisley, Valley Falls, Adel, Alkali Lake, Wagontire, portions of Highways 31, 395, and 140. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.