Weather Alert in Washington
Flood Watch issued March 24 at 5:16PM PDT until March 26 at 12:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
AREAS AFFECTED: Yakima Valley
DESCRIPTION: ...The National Weather Service in Pendleton OR has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Washington... Yakima River near Parker affecting Yakima Valley zone. For the Yakima River...including Horlick, Umtanum, Parker, Kiona... flooding is possible. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Yakima River near Parker. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening to early Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, There will be minor flooding of pastures and farm roads adjacent to the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:30 PM PDT Tuesday the stage was 7.9 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/pdt.
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