The Continental Congress publishes the “Tory Act” resolution on January 2, 1776, which describes how colonies should handle those Americans who remain loyal to the British and King George.

The act called on colonial committees to indoctrinate those “honest and well-meaning, but uninformed people” by enlightening them as to the “origin, nature and extent of the present controversy.” The Congress remained “fully persuaded that the more our right to the enjoyment of our ancient liberties and privileges is examined, the more just and necessary our present opposition to ministerial tyranny will appear.”

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November 13, 2009

…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.

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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.

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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