Island Drive Weather - Longview, WA

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
expected.

* WHERE...North and Central Coast Range Mountains of Oregon, and
Willapa Hills.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Tuesday to 6 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects such as garbage cans and
other objects that can easily blow around.

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 6 and 11
inches, mainly above 3000 feet.

* WHERE...South Washington Cascades.

* WHEN...From 10 PM Tuesday to 10 PM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous.

Have a winter emergency driving kit readily available. Common items
to include: flashlight, batteries, blankets, a shovel, water,
non-perishable food items, tire chains, etc.

Be aware that walking surfaces may be slick. Walk with extra care.

For the latest road conditions and chain restrictions in Washington,
visit: wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...All of northwestern Oregon and southwestern Washington.

* WHEN...From late Wednesday night through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains
and ditches may become clogged with debris. Area creeks and
streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain.
Landslides and debris flows are possible during this flood event.
People, structures, and roads located below steep slopes, in
canyons, and near the mouths of canyons may be at serious risk
from rapidly moving landslides.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- An atmospheric river is forecast to bring periods of heavy
rain to northwestern Oregon and southwestern Washington at a
time when area rivers continue to run high and soils remain
saturated following heavy rain earlier in the month. During
initial heavy rainfall on Thursday, the urban and small
stream flooding threat will be most urgent, although the
details of precise timing and location of the highest risk
remains uncertain at this time. As runoff works its way
downstream, the river flooding threat will increase Thursday
night into Friday, with numerous area rivers now forecast to
reach at least Minor flood stage.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.