Headline:
Coastal Flood Advisory issued December 16 at 9:31AM PST until December 16 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA
Event:
Coastal Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 16, 2024 - 9:31am
Expires:
December 16, 2024 - 10:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding. Inundation of around 2
feet above ground level is possible along shorelines and low-
lying coastal areas.
* WHERE...San Juan County, Western Whatcom County and Western
Skagit County zones.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Minor coastal flooding due to tidal overflow is
expected around high tide. This may lead to flooding of
parking lots, parks, and roads, with only isolated road
closures expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest impacts occurred in the hours
around high tide, which was around 7 AM PST this morning. Thus,
impacts should be diminishing over the remainder of the advisory
period.
Instruction:
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Inundation above ground level refers to the height above the Mean
Higher High Water (MHHW) level.
Area Description:
San Juan County; Western Whatcom County; Western Skagit County
Forcast Office:
NWS Seattle WA