The National Weather Service issued a Wind Advisory and a Special Weather Alert for landslide risks were issued for parts of western Washington today.
A Wind Advisory is in effect for the cities of Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, Montesano, Elma, and McCleary from 10 p.m. this evening to 10 p.m. Tuesday night.
Drivers are urged to be extra cautious, particularly those in a high-profile vehicle.
Outdoor objects should be secured.
Winds of 35 to 45 mph with wind gusts that go up to 60 mph are expected. There may be some sporadic and short-lived gusts of wind that get to much higher speeds.
Tree limbs and unsecured items could be blown around; power outages may result from falling branches.
“Heavy rainfall today through Tuesday will lead to an increased threat of landslides in western Washington,” the alert detailed.
The accumulated rainfall over the last week “has increased soil moisture to moderate levels across western Washington.”
The rainfall expected is two to five inches, depending on elevation, “This amount of rain will put extra pressure on soil instability, leading to an increased but marginal threat of landslides. Steep terrain, coastal bluffs, and slope cuts like for roadways are some of the most landslide-prone areas.”
For current information visit www.weather.gov/seattle, select Hydrology, and then scroll down for the links to the landslide information pages.
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