FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON

+ KING-5 TV: Most of western Washington is under a Flood Watch until Wednesday due to heavy rainfall. The Washington Cascades are also under an Avalanche Warning Monday.

Issued By

Seattle/Tacoma – WA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Portions of northwest Washington and west central Washington, including the following counties, in northwest Washington, Grays Harbor, Mason, Skagit and Whatcom. In west central Washington, King, Lewis, Pierce, Snohomish and Thurston

FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON

WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

WHERE…Portions of northwest Washington and west central Washington, including the following counties, in northwest Washington, Grays Harbor, Mason, Skagit and Whatcom. In west central Washington, King, Lewis, Pierce, Snohomish and Thurston. WHEN…From late tonight through Wednesday afternoon.

IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Heavy rain tonight through Monday night for the Cascades and Olympics. Rivers flowing off the Olympics could begin flooding tonight. Rivers flowing off the Cascades could begin flooding on Monday. – http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS

ACTIONS…You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.