University Place, WA Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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 University Place.

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Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 12:54PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

At 1254 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles southeast of Eureka, or 15 miles north of Walla Walla, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Walla Walla. This includes Highway 12 between mile markers 338 and 339.

Flood Warning issued May 16 at 11:51AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Stehekin River at Stehekin affecting Chelan County. For the Stehekin River...including Stehekin...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and forecast to continue. * WHERE...Stehekin River at Stehekin. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 20.5 feet, water inundates some properties and overtops the temporary corduroy bridge. Company Creek Road inundated at northern end. Battalion Creek culverts are beginning to be overtopped. Water begins damaging Wood Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 AM PDT Saturday the stage was 21.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to gradually recede through the next couple of days, dropping below flood stage by May 17. It is forecasted to rise back above flood stage on May 19. - Flood stage is 20.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Winter Weather Advisory issued May 16 at 10:46AM PDT until May 16 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

* WHAT...Snow showers. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches above 4500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Oregon, East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades. In Washington, Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions, especially on bridges and overpasses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow accumulations are forecast as low as 3500 feet this evening.

Winter Weather Advisory issued May 16 at 10:34AM PDT until May 16 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR

* WHAT...Snow expected above 4000 feet. Storm total snow accumulations between 4 to 8 inches, highest amounts at Government Camp, and 12 to 18 inches of snow above 5000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central Cascades of Oregon. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional snowfall of most likely 1 to 4 inches after 11 AM today. There is a 20% chance of an additional 6 inches or more at pass-level.

Winter Weather Advisory issued May 16 at 10:30AM PDT until May 17 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

* WHAT...Snow showers. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches above 4000 feet, with higher amounts possible in the high terrain. * WHERE...Cascades of Snohomish and Northern King Counties, Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties, Olympics, Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties, and Cascades of Southern King County. * WHEN...Until 8 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Late season snow showers in the mountains may impact those enjoying outdoor recreation in the mountains above 4000 feet through tonight. Warm road temperatures may limit roadway accumulations. However, temporary road accumulations will be possible in heavy snow showers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect cold conditions in the mountains. The highest chances for heavy showers will occur this afternoon. These showers could be accompanied by lighting and small hail.