…INCREASED THREAT OF LANDSLIDES CONTINUES TODAY IN WESTERN WASHINGTON…

Heavy rains have come to an end over Western Washington this morning. The amount of rain in the past few days has put extra pressure on soil instability, leading to an increased threat of landslides. The threat will continue through today. The break in the steady rain will reduce the threat Thursday.

For more information about current conditions, visit http://www.weather.gov/seattle, select Hydrology, and then scroll down for the links to the landslide information pages.

For more information on landslides, visit the website for the Washington State Department of Natural Resources landslide geologic hazards at: http://bit.ly/2mtA3wn

Special Weather Statement issued December 28 at 7:03AM PST by NWS Seattle

…INCREASED THREAT OF LANDSLIDES CONTINUES TODAY IN WESTERN WASHINGTON…

Heavy rains have come to an end over Western Washington this morning. The amount of rain in the past few days has put extra pressure on soil instability, leading to an increased threat of landslides. The threat will continue through today. The break in the steady rain will reduce the threat Thursday.

For more information about current conditions, visit http://www.weather.gov/seattle, select Hydrology, and then scroll down for the links to the landslide information pages.

For more information on landslides, visit the website for the Washington State Department of Natural Resources landslide geologic hazards at: http://bit.ly/2mtA3wn

From Tue, Dec 27, 1:00 PM PST To Wed, Dec 28, 1:00 AM PST

HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM PST WEDNESDAY

What

Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

Where

Hood Canal Area, East Puget Sound Lowlands and Bellevue and Vicinity.

When

From 1 PM this afternoon to 1 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.

Tips

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive.

Issued By

NWS Seattle

From Mon, Dec 26, 10:22 PM PST To Wed, Dec 28, 4:30 PM PST

Summary

.Rain, heavy at times, through today. Ground conditions are already saturated from previous storms. The additional rain today could push some rivers to flood stage by this evening and into Wednesday morning.

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, Clallam, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, Kitsap, Mason, San Juan, Skagit and Whatcom. In west central Washington, King, Lewis, Pierce, Snohomish and Thurston.

When

Through Wednesday morning.

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… – The culmination of weekend snow and ice melt, as well as rains Monday and today will allow for rivers to continue to rise into early Wednesday, keeping the threat for river flooding in place. – http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Tips

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Issued By

From Tue, Dec 27, 8:00 AM PST To Tue, Dec 27, 4:00 PM PST

Special Weather Statement issued December 26 at 6:42PM PST by NWS Seattle

…HEAVY RAINFALL THROUGH TUESDAY AND RECENT SNOWMELT WILL LEAD TO AN INCREASED THREAT OF LANDSLIDES IN WESTERN WASHINGTON…

A frontal system will bring another two to four inches of rainfall to the mountains tonight and Tuesday with locally high amounts possible. The lowlands will get one to three inches during this time. This amount of rain will put extra pressure on soil instability, leading to an increased threat of landslides.

For more information about current conditions, visit http://www.weather.gov/seattle, select Hydrology, and then scroll down for the links to the landslide information pages.

For more information on landslides, visit the website for the Washington State Department of Natural Resources landslide geologic hazards at: http://bit.ly/2mtA3wn

From Sun, Dec 25, 4:00 PM PST To Mon, Dec 26, 7:00 AM PST

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY MORNING

What

For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 13 to 16 ft at 14 seconds. For the Gale Watch, south winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 14 to 19 ft at 15 seconds are possible.

Where

Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater out to 60 nm.

When

For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM PST this afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from 4 PM PST this afternoon through Monday morning.

Impacts

Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Tips

A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to 47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider altering their plans.

Issued By

NWS Seattle