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 | ||
Areas Affected: 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 - Olympia and Southern Puget Sound - Southern Hood Canal - Northern Hood Canal - Eastern Kitsap County - Port Townsend Area - Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca - Island County |
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| Effective: Sun, 2/1 2:02am | Updated: Sun, 2/1 6:31am | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Sun, 2/1 10:00am | Severity: Minor | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. Inundation of around 1 to 2 feet above ground level is possible along shorelines and low-lying coastal areas. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington near the Salish Sea, Strait of Juan de Fuca, Puget Sound and Hood Canal. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning. * 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. 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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