If we’re all good, we just might get some sun, but not until another soggy, windy day. And now what should we name, the first storm of the season?  a) The LID Roller  b) The Public Works Puddler c) The Rainabout d) other

Here’s the latest from the County: The National Weather Service has cancelled the High Surf Warning and Coastal Flood Warning for the Central Washington Coast. A High Surf Advisory remains in effect until 6pm Tuesday night. Ocean swells are still around 20 feet and will subside through the day.

Anyone record how much rain we got yesterday? Anyone have a wind speed recorder? Anyone????

Up-date: We have a good one –

I have a professional weather station at my beach house at WWW.weathersystems.com. click on Beach House for data for any day and current conditions.  It is located off Marine View Dr.  Rain yesterday was 1.10 and. 91 so far today since midnight.  This is very accurate. -Pat Timm

From the County: A Coastal Flood Warning has been issued  from 11 am Sunday morning thru 5am Tuesday for the Central Washington Coast .Coastal flooding is a probability due to the high astronomical tides occurring in the afternoon hours influenced by the significant Southwesterly wind driven ocean swells. The combination Southwest winds and extremely large ocean surf will likely produce tides over 3 feet higher than predicted values. Aberdeen, Westport & Ocean Shores should anticipate water on roadways and the possibility of water on the lower floors of beachfront properties.

From the County’s Emergency Management department: The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Coastal Flood Watch for Western Washington lasting through the weekend into Monday evening. Saturday and Saturday

From County Emergency Management: The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Special Weather Statement for Western Washington today. A significant Fall and Winter weather event is predicted to arrive this weekend. Strong South Southwest winds will affect the coastal areas along with heavy rainthroughout the County. The ocean swells are expected to grow to 20-25 feet.  At this time, a few computer models are showing sustained winds between 20-30 mph from the South Southwest. Many other computer models tracking the storm, show sustained winds well above 40 mph.

According to weather.com for our area, today and tomorrow will be clear skies (anyone see the intensely bright moon, last night?), followed by about a solid week of rain . . .

From the County Emergency Management Dept.: 2010-2011 Winter Forecast – Winter Will Be Worst in Pacific Northwest!
It appears La Nina is definitely taking hold in the Pacific. Water temperatures are 2-3 degrees below normal which is a strong indicator of a harsh winter for the Pacific Northwest.  AccuWeather.com Chief Meteorologist Joe Bastardi predicts the Winter’s Worst Cold & Snow will be in the Pacific Northwest reaching all the way to the Great Lakes.  Cities like Portland & Seattle who experienced mild winters last year are forecast to be much colder and snowier this year.

Becky Baker photo of treasure diggers, last weekend.

It may be pretty miserable out there right now, but based on this weather forecast, people will be digging the beaches again this weekend:

Fri
Jun 11

AM Showers

Sat
Jun 12

Sunny

68°
51°

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From the County: The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement. Heavy rainfall and wind will impact the area over the next few days. Wednesday day will see continuing heavy rainfall (total amounts from the storm will be near 1 ½” – 2”) with sustained South winds along the coast between 33-36 mph gusting to 45-50 mph. The wind will subside through the day Wednesday to 14-17 mph from the West.  Thursday night and Friday will bring a second fast moving storm front which will bring more wind and rain although it is not expected to be as severe as the earlier storm.