Headline:
Coastal Flood Advisory issued December 18 at 1:49AM PST until December 18 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA
Event:
Coastal Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 18, 2024 - 1:49am
Expires:
December 18, 2024 - 12:00pm
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 this morning to noon PST today.
* 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