Weather Alerts for Lowlands of Pierce and Southern King CountiesIssued by the National Weather Service |
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| LOWLANDS OF PIERCE AND SOUTHERN KING COUNTIES | ||
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| 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. |
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| LOWLANDS OF PIERCE AND SOUTHERN KING COUNTIES | ||
Areas Affected: San Juan County |
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| 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. |
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