Weather Forecast for Seattle

ESFSEW Moderate to heavy precipitation is expected over the Olympics and northern and central Washington Cascades beginning tonight and continuing through early Tuesday morning. Precipitation amounts of 2 to as much as 5 inches is forecast for this time frame. Snow levels near 4500 feet tonight will rise to 7000 to 7500 feet Monday night. Rivers in the outlook area will begin rising Sunday and will crest later Monday into Tuesday. Current forecasts have numerous rivers cresting in action stage. A small increase in the forecast precipitation amounts could push some river forecasts above flood stage. Please monitor the latest river forecasts from the National weather Service for additional information.

ESFSEW Moderate to heavy precipitation is expected over the Olympics and northern and central Washington Cascades through early Tuesday morning. Precipitation amounts of 2 to as much as 5 inches is forecast for this time frame. Snow levels rising to 7000 to 7500 feet by Monday morning. Rivers in the outlook area will begin rising today and will crest later Monday into Tuesday. Current forecasts have numerous rivers cresting in action stage. A small increase in the forecast precipitation amounts could push some river forecasts above flood stage. Please monitor the latest river forecasts from the National weather Service for additional information.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest Washington, including the following county, Mason. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rainfall in the Olympic mountains will force sharp rises on the Skokomish River with flooding possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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.

...The National Weather Service in Seattle WA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Washington... Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County. .Moderate to heavy rain will continue over the Olympics into Monday. This will push the skokomish River above flood stage later today. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch. * WHEN...From this afternoon to Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:30 AM PST Sunday the stage was 15.3 feet. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 17.7 feet late Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Tuesday morning. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by this morning at 1115 AM PST.