Flood Watch issued February 21 at 11:48AM PST until February 26 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington, including the following counties, in northwest Washington, Grays Harbor and Skagit. In west central Washington, King, Lewis, Pierce, Snohomish and Thurston. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through late Tuesday night. * 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. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. Landslide risk will also increase through this period. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A series of
Flood Warning issued February 21 at 10:29AM PST by NWS Seattle WA
...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 over the south slopes of the Olympics through the weekend, with amounts of 4 to 6 inches predicted. Snow levels will rise to near 7000 feet. This combination will drive the Skokomish River above flood stage Saturday. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch. * WHEN...From Saturday evening until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.5 feet, the Skokomish River will cause widespread flooding of pasture lands, with water flowing quickly over
Hydrologic Outlook issued February 21 at 11:51AM PST by NWS Spokane WA
ESFOTX Where: Spokane, Whitman, Asotin, and Garfield Counties in Washington. Kootenai, Shoshone, Benewah, Latah, Nez Perce, and Lewis Counties in Idaho. What: An atmospheric river will deliver warm, rainy, and breezy weather to the region this weekend into early next week. High temperatures Sunday and Monday will warm into the upper 40s to low 50s. Additionally, rainfall amounts of 0.60 to 1.25 inches in the lowlands and 1 to 2 inches in the mountains are currently forecasted. Rapid lowland snowmelt will lead to rises on area creeks, streams, and rivers. Paradise Creek in Moscow is currently forecasted to reach Minor
Hydrologic Outlook issued February 21 at 3:24PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR
ESFPDT Synopsis: Rain and high mountain snow from and multiple systems this weekend and early next week will lead to rising water levels on area streams and rivers. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches are expected in the Cascades and 1 to 3 inches in the eastern Oregon mountains. In addition, temperatures will be rising to the 40s and lower 50s in the mountains which will lead to snow melt adding even more water to area rivers and streams. The National Water Model is highlighting high water on numerous smaller streams and creeks, but streamflow amounts are generally only
Beach Hazards Statement issued February 21 at 2:59PM PST until February 22 at 3:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA
* WHAT...Increased threat of sneaker waves expected. * WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Northern Humboldt Coast, Southwestern Humboldt and Mendocino Coast Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. These sneaker waves can also move large objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath.
Wind Advisory issued February 21 at 4:41AM PST until February 21 at 2:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Local gusts of 40 to 50 mph in the favored hills and mountains. * WHERE...The Ventura County Valleys and Mountains, the Santa Monica Mountains, the Santa Susana Mountains, the western San Gabriel Mountains, the Interstate 5 Corridor, the western San Fernando Valley, and the Santa Clarita Valley. * WHEN...Until 2 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Special Weather Statement issued February 21 at 4:06AM PST by NWS Pendleton OR
Dense freezing fog with visibilities of a half mile or less will continue to impact portions of the Yakima valley through this morning. The densest fog has been observed along I-82 between Parker and Grandview, and is expected to bring impacts to the morning commute.
Hydrologic Outlook issued February 21 at 3:52AM PST by NWS Portland OR
ESFPQR An series of frontal systems will bring heavy rainfall to northwest Oregon and southwest Washington this weekend. Rain will begin Saturday afternoon, and intensify overnight through Sunday. This will lead to rises on rivers and creeks, especially along the coast on February 22nd through the 23rd. Main stem rivers may be delayed to respond, and flooding may occur beyond this time frame. There is around a 20-25% chance of the Wilson River, the Grays River, and other localized quick responding coastal rivers of reaching minor flood stage on Sunday. Confidence in flooding is low as the location of heaviest
Dense Fog Advisory issued February 21 at 3:36AM PST until February 21 at 9:00AM PST by NWS Spokane WA
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense freezing fog. * WHERE...Rockford, Hayden, Post Falls, Davenport, Cheney, Spokane Valley, Othello, Downtown Spokane, Ephrata, Moses Lake, Quincy, Airway Heights, Fairfield, Worley, and Coeur d'Alene. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility and freezing fog will result in slick and hazardous driving conditions.
Hydrologic Outlook issued February 20 at 3:59PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR
ESFPDT What: The precipitation and snow melt will lead to rises on area creeks, streams and rivers. Rivers are low enough that only the Naches River at Cliffdell is expected to exceed bankfull early Monday for a few hours and only by a few inches. However, with the heavier periods of rain and snow melt, rapid rises will be possible on smaller streams and creeks as well. Further rises on streams and creeks will be a concern through the weekend into early next week. When: Rain will be ending tonight though more systems will bring rain Friday night through Monday.