NWS Seattle
@NWSSeattle
Followers
213K
Following
18K
Media
19K
Statuses
47K
Official Twitter account for the National Weather Service Seattle. Details: https://t.co/yoQbjVwBSK
Seattle, WA
Joined July 2012
Widespread gusty winds are expected late tonight into Monday, with gusts above 45 mph possible, so be sure to secure any loose outdoor items. There is heightened concern for landslides and trees being blown down given the very saturated soils. #WAwx
5
73
227
More rain is in the forecast for the first half of next week so this is a good time to remind everyone that floodwaters can hide all sorts of dangers. These dangers can include sewage, live electrical lines, and dangerous chemicals and bacteria. Stay out of floodwaters! #WAwx
4
42
127
Additional atmospheric rivers are expected to impact the West later this month. Given the significant river flooding already impacting Washington and Oregon, a continued risk of flooding and landslides is expected across the region through at least late December.
0
37
127
🌫️ Areas of fog will continue to expand across the region this morning as high pressure builds overhead. Some patches of fog are dense, so use extra caution out there! #WAwx
1
23
138
Per Skagit Co Officials: Residents near Sterling Rd must evacuate immediately. Rising waters have crossed north of Hwy 20. Leave now. Los residentes cercanos a Sterling Road deben evacuar inmediatamente. El aumento de las aguas ha cruzado al norte de la autopista 20. Vete ya.
1
51
108
The National Water Center has issued Area Hydrologic Discussion #273 for Western WA valid through this afternoon morning. More Info: https://t.co/Ej4glFqoTd
#wawx #flooding
0
35
88
72 hour rainfall totals greater than an inch ending early this morning. You'll notice how much of Seattle has been shadowed. But when westerly winds slam warm, moisture laden air into mountains, you end up with 3 day totals of 12 to 16 inches. Yes, more than a foot or rain. #wawx
18
179
766
Here's a look at 12 hour radar estimated precipitation. Rainfall intensity in the Cascades of Snohomish, King, and Pierce counties has increased over the past few hours. Snoqualmie Pass has picked up another 1.70 inches in the past 6 hours. #wawx
2
34
136
As of 10:30 PM this evening, numerous flood warnings are in effect w/ 16 river forecast points forecast to reach major flood levels. Please heed the advice of local officials. For the latest flood forecasts, please visit https://t.co/gDklMhAAWx and https://t.co/U1wu3uMXBh.
#wawx
2
41
163
24 hour rainfall totals ending 10 PM PST. A large swath of the Cascades has received 4 to 6" since late last night with the Olympics receiving nearly 7". The Olympic rain shadow kept amounts lower over the central Sound. A daily rainfall record was shattered at Bellingham. #wawx
4
51
204
The National Water Center has issued Key Messages for the expected Considerable flooding impacts this week across portions of the Pacific Northwest. More info: https://t.co/UZ3ekqUUkq
#flooding #wawx #orwx
3
59
150
⚠️ After a brief lull, rivers across western Washington are on the rise again this morning. Flows are rising very quickly, so travel with caution and NEVER drive into water flowing over the road. #WAwx
1
45
120
Impressive rain rates in the Cascades this morning with areas near Snoqualmie Pass and Paradise reporting rates near or exceeding a half inch per hour. Paradise at Mt Rainier has picked up 3.25 inches of rain in just the past 10 hours. #wawx
3
29
174
A warm front has arrived in the Seattle area. Today's high temperature of 53 occurred just before midnight. 53 is the normal high temperature for the second week of March. #wawx
5
19
188
The second wave of moisture from a strong atmospheric river has filled in across western Washington this evening. Significant river flooding will continue across the Pacific Northwest through the week, with drier conditions possible towards the weekend. #WAwx
1
33
173
Moderate to heavy rain is expected to move back into Western Washington tonight through Wednesday. Remember to turn around, don't drown if you encounter flooded roadways! Never drive around barricades! #WAwx
3
30
90
The atmospheric river has shifted southward this morning, but we're not out of the woods just yet. Precipitation will shift back northward later today, bringing another round of heavy rainfall and causing significant river flooding to continue. #WAwx
7
49
251
Eastbound I-90 is closed at North Bend (milepost 34) due to a mudslide. Crews will reassess the highway at daylight.
8
66
312
It's been a very active evening with respect to flooding tonight: we currently have 20 flood warnings for river forecast points across Western Washington. For the latest river observations & forecasts, visit https://t.co/JbmWFb3PqG.
#wawx
0
41
139