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High Surf Advisory issued February 24 at 2:55PM PST until February 25 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 15 to 25 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...North Coast and Central Coast zones. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Large waves may wash over beaches, jetties, and other structures unexpectedly. Localized beach erosion is possible. People can be swept off rocks and jetties, and drown while observing high surf.
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Flood Watch issued February 24 at 9:27AM PST until February 25 at 1:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA

* 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 starting this morning through Tuesday morning will bring 1 to 3 inches of rain and will increase rises on the already rising Chehalis River. While the river forecasts
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Winter Storm Warning issued February 24 at 8:18PM PST until February 25 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA

* 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.
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High Wind Warning issued February 24 at 8:13PM PST until February 25 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA

* 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.
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Wind Advisory issued February 24 at 8:13PM PST until February 25 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA

* 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.
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Flood Warning issued February 23 at 5:43PM PST by NWS Seattle WA

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in Washington... Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County. .The river will remain above flood stage through at least Wednesday with additional rounds of rain. * 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
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Winter Storm Warning issued February 23 at 2:55PM PST until February 25 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected at or above elevations greater than 4000 ft. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 24 inches. * WHERE...West Slopes South Central Cascades and Passes. * WHEN...From 10 AM Monday to 4 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.
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High Wind Warning issued February 23 at 2:27PM PST until February 25 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Central Coast and North Coast. * WHEN...From 1 PM Monday to 7 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.
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High Surf Advisory issued February 23 at 2:18PM PST until February 25 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 18 to 24 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...North Coast and Central Coast zones. * WHEN...From 4 PM Monday to 4 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Large waves may wash over beaches, jetties, and other structures unexpectedly. Localized beach erosion is possible. People can be swept off rocks and jetties, and drown while observing high surf.