Weather Alerts for Lowlands of Pierce and Southern King Counties

Issued by the National Weather Service

High Wind Warning  HIGH WIND WARNING   High Wind Warning
LOWLANDS OF PIERCE AND SOUTHERN KING COUNTIES

Areas Affected:
Effective: Tue, 12/23 8:13pm Updated: Wed, 12/24 3:49am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Wed, 12/24 5:00am Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Kitsap County, Middle Chehalis River Valley,
Northern Hood Canal, City of Seattle, Eastside, Lowlands of Lewis
and Southern Thurston Counties, Lowlands of Pierce and Southern
King Counties, Olympia and Southern Puget Sound, Shoreline /
Lynnwood / South Everett Area, and Willapa and Black Hills.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will initially begin as
east/northeasterly in the morning before an abrupt shift to
southerly by midday, with which the strongest winds will occur.
Highly saturated soils will allow for an enhanced risk of tree
damage and uprooting.

Information:
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.

Coastal Flood Advisory  COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY   Coastal Flood Advisory
LOWLANDS OF PIERCE AND SOUTHERN KING COUNTIES

Areas Affected:
San Juan County
Effective: Wed, 12/24 2:37am Updated: Wed, 12/24 3:49am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Wed, 12/24 10:45am Severity: Minor Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. Inundation of 1.75 to
2.25 feet above ground level is possible along shorelines and
low-lying coastal areas.

* WHERE...San Juan County, Lowlands of Western Whatcom County,
Lowlands of Western Skagit and Northwestern Snohomish
Counties, Downtown Everett / Marysville Area, Shoreline /
Lynnwood / South Everett Area, City of Seattle, Lowlands of
Pierce and Southern King Counties and Island County zones.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to noon PST today.

* IMPACTS...Minor coastal flooding due to tidal overflow is
expected around high tide. This may lead to flooding of
parking lots, parks, and roads, with only isolated road
closures expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coastal flooding will occur in the hours
around the morning high tide.

Information:
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Inundation above ground level refers to the height above the Mean
Higher High Water (MHHW) level.