Bow, WA Warnings, Watches and Advisories

When a severe thunderstorm warning is issued, the storm may produce damaging winds, large hail, dangerous lightning, and heavy rain. In some cases, heavy rainfall produced by a severe storm can also lead to flash flooding. Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Bow.

Use the Radar Maps link provided to understand the trajectory of a storm.

Air Quality Alert issued September 1 at 11:35AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

The Washington State Department of Ecology has issued an Air Quality Alert until 10 AM PDT Wednesday. An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Kittitas County through Wednesday Sept 2 at 10AM due to current and expected wildfire smoke from regional fires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) may reach Unhealthy to Sensitive Groups to Unhealthy levels for areas directly downwind from active fires, especially overnight and during the early morning hours. Be sure to check air monitors in your area before outdoor activities. When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid, strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air. Information from the Washington Department of Ecology web site is available at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/air.html or call 360-407-6000.

Air Quality Alert issued September 1 at 11:11AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the Washington Department of Ecology An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Chelan and Douglas Counties until Wednesday September 2 at 10am due to current and expected smoke from regional fires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) may reach Unhealthy levels for areas downwind from active wildfires. Be sure to check air monitors in your area before outdoor activities. When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air.

Wind Advisory issued September 1 at 9:43AM PDT until September 2 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Grays Harbor County Coast and Northern Washington Coast. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 5 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Full foliage on trees may produce more widespread impacts than otherwise expected during the winter when trees are bare. Winds will be strongest along the water.

Wind Advisory issued September 1 at 9:43AM PDT until September 2 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Port Townsend Area. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Full foliage on trees may produce more widespread impacts than otherwise expected during the winter when trees are bare. Winds will be strongest along the water.

Wind Advisory issued September 1 at 9:43AM PDT until September 2 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Island County and San Juan County. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Full foliage on trees may produce more widespread impacts than otherwise expected during the winter when trees are bare. Winds will be strongest along the water.