Another Wind Advisory will be in effect on Tuesday from 4 PM Tuesday (12/16) until 10 AM Wednesday. Forecaster expect southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Due to saturated grounds from previous heavy rain, expect more widespread impacts with these winds. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicles. Secure outdoor objects.
A Flood Warning is in effect for the Skokomish River until Friday afternoon.
At 17.5 feet, the Skokomish River will cause moderate flooding, with deep and quick flood waters inundating some residential areas, many roads, and much of the farm land in the Skokomish Valley. Inundated roads include the Skokomish Valley road, Bourgault Road West, Purdy Cutoff Road, and Highway 106.
Mason County Public Works has closed the Skokomish Valley Road and Bourgault Road West to all through traffic due to flooding.
Forecasters say the river will crest at 17.8 feet before falling tomorrow afternoon but remain above flood stage. The Skokomish will rise to 17.7 feet early Wednesday morning before falling below flood stage early Thursday morning with further rises possible.
The current level of the Skokomish River approaches the flood of record.
Heavy rainfall this week will lead to an increased threat of landslides in Western Washington.
Rainfall from the past week has increased soil moisture to high levels across western Washington. Additional rainfall of around 2-6 inches is expected early this week. This amount of rain will put extra pressure on soil instability, leading to an increased threat of landslides and debris flows, especially from recent burned areas. This rain event could act as a trigger for new landslides.
Areas most susceptible to landslides debris flows under these conditions are steep coastal bluffs, other steep hillsides or road cuts, and recent burned areas. A diminishing threat of landslides and debris flows will continue for several days after the rain ends.