ESFSEW
A series of storms will begin to impact western Washington on Friday
and continue through Tuesday. The next storm on Saturday will have
heavy rain at times as will a third storm right on its heels Sunday.
Precipitation amounts could be 3 to 8 inches storm total with snow
levels rising above 6000 feet. With moderate temperatures now and
warmer temperatures to come, this will also result in a some snow
melt at low to mid elevations. These factors will combine to result
in a potential for river flooding. At this time the most likely
flood severity will be minor flooding.There is also a Flood Watch
out for Mason County, including the potential for moderate flooding
on the Skokomish River.
The most likely areas for river flooding will be for rivers flowing
off of the central and southern Washington Cascades, the Olympics,
and in southwest Washington. Urban and small stream nuisance
flooding and rainfall-induced shallow landslides will also be
possible.
Please monitor the latest river forecasts from the National Weather
Service for additional information.