Issued by The National Weather Service Seattle/Tacoma, WA
2:57 pm PST, Sun., Jan. 17, 2010

… HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM PST MONDAY…

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND WARNING… WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM PST MONDAY. THE HIGH WIND WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* STRONG SOUTH WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP LATER TONIGHT AND ARE EXPECTED TO REACH AS HIGH AS 40 MPH SUSTAINED WITH GUSTS TO 65 MPH PARTICULARLY FOR THE BEACHES AND HIGHER EXPOSED AREAS.

* THE STRONG WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP ALONG THE CENTRAL AND NORTH COAST BEFORE MIDNIGHT TONIGHT AND SPREAD INTO THE WESTERN STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA AREA OVERNIGHT… PEAKING A LITTLE BEFORE DAWN.

According to weather.com, our area has had 9.47 inches of rain, through yesterday. January average: 10.45.

As January is historically our second-rainiest month (just behind December), this is saying something.

Aside from some massive puddles, any submerged roads, out there? And how is SR 109 holding up, North Beachers?

“Another beautiful day on the beach!” one old-timer just remarked to another.

And it’s not going to get any dryer, says the county:

The National Weather Service has posted a Flood Watch for Grays Harbor County which will be in effect until Saturday afternoon. Rain will be heavy locally with the coast receiving the most rainfall. The rain will taper off from the Northwest this afternoon but is expected to continue through the weekend. Storm amounts are expected to be 6-8” on the Olympics and 4-6”the Cascades. The high winds along the coast are expected to decrease by noon.

HIGH WIND WARNING FOR OLYMPIC REGION, HIGH WIND  WATCH  ISSUED FOR THE WASHINGTON COAST, FLOOD WARNING FOR ENTIRE COUNTY, HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR SOUTH WASHINGTON COAST

A High Wind Warning has been issued for the Olympic Region with sustained winds of 60 mph and gusts to 100 mph. A High Wind Watch has been issued for the Washington Coast beginning at 4pm this evening and lasting through late tonight. Sustained South/Southeast winds could be close to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. Peak winds are projected to be between 6pm and midnight.
A Flood Watch is in effect for all of Grays Harbor County from Noon today until Wednesday Afternoon. There is 3-6 inches of rainfall projected for the mountain areas which impact our rivers. At this time, NO RIVERS are projected to reach flood levels although some low lying roads may see some water accumulation due to the rainfall. There is a High Surf Advisory in effect today through tomorrow with moderately high swell in the ocean, with 15-20 foot swells which can impact drainage of the coastal rivers. The swell is projected to remain high for the next few days. Grays Harbor County Emergency Management is monitoring the situation.
Grays Harbor County Emergency Management is alerting all who live along the coast to be prepared for possible power outages and falling trees and limbs.

Issued by The National Weather Service, Seattle/Tacoma, WA
4:40 am PST, Mon., Jan. 11, 2010

… HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TONIGHT…THE HIGH WIND WATCH IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TONIGHT.

* WINDS: SUSTAINED SOUTH TO SOUTHEAST WINDS OF 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 60 MPH ARE POSSIBLE LATE THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH TONIGHT.

* TIMING: STRONG WINDS ARE POSSIBLE LATE THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH TONIGHT WITH THE PEAK WINDS BETWEEN 6 PM PST AND MIDNIGHT.

* IMPACTS: DOWNED TREES AND POWER LINES… WITH POWER OUTAGES WILL BE THE MAIN IMPACT. THERE COULD ALSO BE DAMAGE TO LIGHT STRUCTURES AND SHINGLES TAKEN OFF OF ROOFS.

… HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM PST MONDAY… … HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING…

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND WARNING FOR THE NORTH AND CENTRAL WASHINGTON COAST… WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM PST MONDAY. THE HIGH WIND WATCH IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING.

* WINDS: SUSTAINED SOUTH TO SOUTHEAST WINDS OF 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 60 MPH ARE POSSIBLE WITH THE FIRST WAVE TONIGHT… AND WITH THE SECOND WAVE MONDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

A High Wind Watch has been issued for the Washington Coast beginning at 10pm this evening and lasting until 10pm Monday night. Sustained winds could be close to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

Grays Harbor County Emergency Management is alerting all who live along the coast to be prepared for possible power outages and falling trees and limbs. Due to the continued rainfall, trees could be more susceptible to the impact of high winds and topple. Be extremely alert when walking around downed power lines and fallen trees.

Be prepared for power outages by checking your generators, flashlights and by checking your non perishable food and water supply for your family and pets. DO NOT use a portable generator indoors. DO NOT refill liquid  fuel powered (kerosene, etc) portable heating units indoors

The sun, our long-lost friend, just made an appearance. Currently, from weather.com

Cloudy

From the County:

The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory for the South Washington Coast, due to the increasingly high astronomical tides (due to the Full Moon, a Blue Moon), South Southwest winds gusting from 45-55 MPH, continued rainfall and very large ocean swells of between 16-25 feet. There could be minor tidal and coastal flooding in low lying areas associated with the combination of these events. The Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect from 10am today until 4pm tomorrow evening.
The forecast for New Year’s Eve is for rain, and a South/Southwest wind with sustained winds at 22-35mph and gusts from 39-47mph along the coast.
The forecast on New Year’s Day is for South/Southwest winds with sustained winds at 29-39mph and gusts from 49-55mph along the coast. The ocean swells will increase from @12-14 feet in the morning to 18-25 feet by 7pm.
The forecast for Saturday is for West/Southwest winds with sustained winds 16-20mph and gusts to 28mph along the coast. The ocean swells will decrease to 14-16 feet through the day.
Grays Harbor County Emergency Management is asking all who venture onto the beaches for the area Clam digs over the New Year’s Holiday to exercise extreme caution. DO NOT TURN YOUR BACK TO THE SEA! Dangerous wave swells will be very unpredictable and could reach up to 25 feet with long runs up the beaches by the onrushing water. Use extreme caution around jetties and rocks. Waves will be powerful enough to sweep a person from the beach. Be alert for logs, debris and beach erosion, as this is common during high surf conditions.
Grays Harbor County Emergency Management is also asking everyone living along the coast to be prepared for possible power outages due to the strong wind gusts. Exercise caution around tree limbs and power lines that may fall during this storm. Check your generators, portable radios, flashlights and have a supply of non perishable food and water available for your family and pets.

from the County:

POSSIBLE COASTAL FLOODING OVER NEW YEARS HOLIDAY

There is a projected forecast for coastal flooding due to one of the highest high tides of the year combined with high wind conditions, continued rainfall and large wave swells over the New Year’s Holiday. The first of two storm surges will happen around midday on Thursday and will coincide with one of the highest high tides of the year. Due to continued rainfall runoff added to coastal rivers, high winds (25-30MPH) and high wave heights (15-20 feet) along the beaches, the final water height above the higher than normal high tide could be 2-4 feet higher. The magnitude of the tidal situation is still uncertain, but the storm continues to track as a strong one.