West Richland Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Flood Watch issued November 14 at 12:05PM PST until November 15 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest Washington, including the following county, Mason. * WHEN...Through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Two to four inches of rain is forecast for the south slopes of the Olympics through Sunday morning with snow levels of 5000 to 6000 feet. The combination of heavy rain and relatively high snow levels could push the Skokomish River near Potlatch above flood stage. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

High Surf Advisory issued November 14 at 11:58AM PST until November 16 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR

* WHAT...Large waves and hazardous surf conditions. Breakers up to 25 to 30 feet. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Destructive waves may wash over beaches, jetties, and other structures unexpectedly. People can be swept off rocks and jetties and drown while observing high surf. Minor beach erosion may damage coastal properties and buildings. Higher than normal water run-up is expected on beaches and low- lying shoreline. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The threat of sneaker waves is extreme during these scenarios. Sneaker waves can suddenly knock people off of their feet and quickly pull them into the frigid ocean which may lead to serious injury or drowning.

High Surf Advisory issued November 14 at 11:40AM PST until November 15 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves along the coast. For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves along the coast. * WHERE...Northern Washington Coast and Grays Harbor County Coast zones. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 AM PST Sunday. For the High Surf Warning, from 10 AM Sunday to 10 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous breaking waves can knock people off their feet and sweep them into the ocean. Driftwood and debris in powerful surf can injure or even kill people on the beach observing the ocean. High surf will result in erosion to beaches, dunes, and bluffs and may cause damage to roads, trails, and coastal structures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant log and debris pile-up on the beaches and jetties from recent high surf events will pose additional threats to those on the beaches and will exacerbate coastal erosion.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 14 at 11:40AM PST until November 15 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. Inundation of 1.75 to 2 feet above ground level is possible along shorelines and low- lying coastal areas. * WHERE...San Juan County and Lowlands of Western Whatcom County zones. * WHEN...From 8 AM to noon PST Sunday. * 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.

High Surf Warning issued November 14 at 11:40AM PST until November 16 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves along the coast. For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves along the coast. * WHERE...Northern Washington Coast and Grays Harbor County Coast zones. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 AM PST Sunday. For the High Surf Warning, from 10 AM Sunday to 10 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous breaking waves can knock people off their feet and sweep them into the ocean. Driftwood and debris in powerful surf can injure or even kill people on the beach observing the ocean. High surf will result in erosion to beaches, dunes, and bluffs and may cause damage to roads, trails, and coastal structures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant log and debris pile-up on the beaches and jetties from recent high surf events will pose additional threats to those on the beaches and will exacerbate coastal erosion.

Wind Advisory issued November 14 at 10:05AM PST until November 15 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...San Juan County. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will be strongest tonight.

Wind Advisory issued November 14 at 10:05AM PST until November 15 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Grays Harbor County Coast and Northern Washington Coast. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Wind Advisory issued November 14 at 10:05AM PST until November 15 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 to 45 mph. * WHERE...Island County and Port Townsend Area. * WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will be strongest tonight.

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 West Richland.

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