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High Severity Alert

Flood Warning

From Tue 7:08 pm until Sat 8:00 pm PDT

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Action Recommended

Avoid the subject event as per the instructions

Issued By

Spokane - WA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

A portion of North Central Washington, including the following county, Chelan

Description

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT SATURDAY... WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is expected for the lower Stehekin Valley. WHERE...A portion of North Central Washington, including the following county, Chelan. WHEN...Until 800 PM PDT Saturday. IMPACTS...When the Stehekin River gauge hits 19.3 feet, water breaches the river bank. At 20 feet, water inundates some properties and overtops the temporary corduroy bridge. Company Creek Road is beginning to flood in places at the northern end. Battalion Creek culverts are beginning to be overtopped. At 20.5 feet, water begins to damage Wood Road. ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 657 PM PDT, the Stehekin River was above Action Stage. Flooding is ongoing or expected Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. the warned area. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area through Saturday evening. A period of moderate to heavy rain and high winds will lead to rapid snowmelt Wednesday night into Thursday. A secondary peak of 19.8 feet is forecast Thursday afternoon. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Company Creek Campground. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
High Severity Alert

High Wind Warning

From Wed 5:00 pm until Thu 11:00 am PDT

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Action Recommended

Make preparations per the instructions

Issued By

Spokane - WA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Number 1 Canyon, Pangborn Airport, Nespelem, Entiat, Brewster, Chelan, Tonasket, Oroville, Cashmere, Plain, Wenatchee, Disautel Pass, Leavenworth, Number 2 Canyon, Omak, Bridgeport, and Okanogan

Description

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THURSDAY... WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. Strongest winds occurring between 8 PM to 5 AM. WHERE...Number 1 Canyon, Pangborn Airport, Nespelem, Entiat, Brewster, Chelan, Tonasket, Oroville, Cashmere, Plain, Wenatchee, Disautel Pass, Leavenworth, Number 2 Canyon, Omak, Bridgeport, and Okanogan. WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Thursday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest wind gusts for the Okanogan Valley are expected south of Omak. Gusts 40 to 50 mph expected between Omak and Oroville. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.
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