Coastal Flood Advisory 12/17/2024 16:03 for Washington areas

Headline: 
Coastal Flood Advisory issued December 17 at 4:03PM PST until December 18 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA
Event: 
Coastal Flood Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 17, 2024 - 4:03pm
Expires: 
December 18, 2024 - 4:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. Inundation of 2 to 2.5 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...From 6 AM to noon PST Wednesday. * 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 will occur in the hours around high tide, which will occur around 9 AM PST on Wednesday.
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