Island Drive Weather - Longview, WA

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Washington...

Cowlitz River at Kelso affecting Cowlitz County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Cowlitz River at Kelso.

* WHEN...Until late Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Above 24.5 feet, flooding of a few residential areas in
Kelso begins. Also expect widespread flooding of pasture land and
low lying roads.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:02 AM PST Friday the stage was 23.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:02 AM PST Friday was 23.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is near its crest of 23.6 feet and will
fall below flood stage late Monday.
- Flood stage is 21.5 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
through flooded areas.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued this evening at 900 PM PST.

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches at pass
level, and 4 to 8 inches above 5000-5500 feet. Winds gusting as
high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...In Oregon, North Oregon Cascades and Cascades of Marion
and Linn Counties. In Washington, South Washington Cascades.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Saturday.

* 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 Oregon,
call 5 1 1, or visit: www.tripcheck.com.

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

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Northwest Oregon and southwest Washington including the
following counties. In Oregon: Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop,
Columbia, Hood River, Lane, Linn, Lincoln, Marion, Multnomah,
Polk, Tillamook, Washington, and Yamhill. In Washington: Clark,
Cowlitz, Pacific, Skamania, and Wahkiakum.

* WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.
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...
- Although heavy rain has ended, widespread river flooding is
expected to continue through Friday night, except through
Saturday along slower responding rivers.
- 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.