WA State – FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING


Summary

.A thunderstorm threat this afternoon and evening will bring the potential for brief heavy downpours through the mountains and into some of the interior. Heavier downpours on top of wet snow melt can lead to flash flooding, particularly in the mountains. Burn scar flash flooding will be highly dependent on elevation and snowpack.

What

Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

Where

A portion of west central Washington, including the following areas, Bellevue and Vicinity, East Puget Sound Lowlands, Seattle and Vicinity, Southwest Interior, Tacoma Area, West Slopes North Central Cascades and Passes and West Slopes South Central Cascades and Passes.

When

From 3 PM this afternoon to 10 PM PDT this evening.

Impacts

Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Tips

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Issued By

NWS Seattle