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URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
157 PM PST Fri Dec 13 2024
San Juan County-Western Whatcom County-Western Skagit County- Everett and Vicinity-Admiralty Inlet Area-Central Coast- Including the cities of Port Townsend, Burlington, Everett, Sedro-Woolley, Mount Vernon, Marysville, Bellingham, Lynnwood, Friday Harbor, Edmonds, Aberdeen, Hoquiam, and Anacortes
…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM PST SATURDAY…
* WHAT…South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE…Admiralty Inlet Area, Central Coast, San Juan County, Western Skagit County, Western Whatcom County, and Everett and Vicinity.
* WHEN…From 1 AM to 4 PM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Strongest winds are expected along the central coast, the Admiralty Inlet area, and the San Juans.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicles. Secure outdoor objects.
URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Seattle WA
108 PM PST Fri Dec 13 2024
San Juan County- 108 PM PST Fri Dec 13 2024
…COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM PST SATURDAY…
* WHAT…Significant coastal flooding expected. Inundation of around 2.5 feet above ground level is possible along shorelines and low-lying coastal areas.
* WHERE…San Juan County zone.
* WHEN…From 3 AM to 9 AM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS…Significant coastal flooding due to high tides and storm surge is expected. This is expected to lead to numerous road closures. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Shoreline erosion or damage may occur.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Highest impacts will occur in the hours near high tide at around 6 AM. Waves and winds may locally exacerbate impacts due to coastal flooding, particularly along south and southeast-facing shorelines.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
Inundation above ground level refers to the height above the Mean Higher High Water (MHHW) level.
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