Weather Alerts For South Tacoma, WA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 608 PM PST Wed Dec 17 2025 Foothills and Valleys of Pierce and Southern King Counties- Foothills and Valleys of Thurston and Lewis Counties-Lowlands of Pierce and Southern King Counties-Olympia and Southern Puget Sound-Lowlands of Lewis and Southern Thurston Counties-Willapa and Black Hills-Northern Washington Coast-Grays Harbor County Coast- Including Elk Plain, Tumwater, Pe Ell, Grand Mound, Neah Bay, Renton, Mossyrock, Queets, Quillayute, South Hill, Westport, Lea Hill, Covington-Sawyer-w, Morton, Enumclaw, La Push, Maple Valley, Prairie Ridge, Tacoma, Rochester, Lacey, Fords Prairie, Chehalis, Ocean Shores, Olympia, Federal Way, Ozette, and Kent 608 PM PST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Grays Harbor County Coast, Northern Washington Coast, Foothills and Valleys of Pierce and Southern King Counties, Foothills and Valleys of Thurston and Lewis Counties, Lowlands of Lewis and Southern Thurston Counties, Lowlands of Pierce and Southern King Counties, Olympia and Southern Puget Sound, and Willapa and Black Hills. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 7 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Due to saturated soils, increased impacts from higher winds are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicles. Secure outdoor objects. &&

Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Seattle WA 333 PM PST Wed Dec 17 2025 San Juan County-Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties- Cascades of Snohomish and Northern King Counties- Cascades of Southern King County- Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties- Foothills and Valleys of the North Cascades- Foothills and Valleys of Snohomish and Northern King Counties- Foothills and Valleys of Central King County- Foothills and Valleys of Pierce and Southern King Counties- Foothills and Valleys of Thurston and Lewis Counties- Lowlands of Western Whatcom County- Lowlands of Western Skagit and Northwestern Snohomish Counties- Downtown Everett / Marysville Area- Shoreline / Lynnwood / South Everett Area-Eastside- City of Seattle-Lowlands of Pierce and Southern King Counties- Olympia and Southern Puget Sound- Lowlands of Lewis and Southern Thurston Counties- Middle Chehalis River Valley-Willapa and Black Hills- Southern Hood Canal-Northern Hood Canal-Eastern Kitsap County- Port Townsend Area-Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca- Western Strait of Juan de Fuca- Lake Crescent Area Including US 101-Olympics- Foothills of the Western and Southern Olympic Peninsula- Northern Washington Coast-Grays Harbor County Coast- Lower Chehalis River Valley-Island County- 333 PM PST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...HEAVY RAINFALL ON WILL LEAD TO AN INCREASED THREAT OF LANDSLIDES IN WESTERN WASHINGTON... Significant rainfall over the past week has increased soil moisture to high levels across western Washington. Additional rainfall of 1 to 2 inches is expected through Friday. This amount of rain will continue to put extra pressure on soil instability, leading to an increased threat of landslides and debris flows, especially from recent burned areas, with this new rainfall acting as a trigger. Numerous landslides have already occurred in Whatcom, Skagit, King Counties and others. More landslides continue to be possible. Areas most susceptible to landslides debris flows under these conditions are steep coastal bluffs, other steep hillsides or road cuts, and recent burned areas. A diminishing threat of landslides and debris flows will continue for several days after the rain ends. For more information about current conditions, visit www.weather.gov/seattle, select Hydrology, and then scroll down for the links to the landslide information pages. For more information on landslides, visit the website for the Washington State Department of Natural Resources landslide geologic hazards at: http://bit.ly/2mtA3wn

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Seattle WA 233 PM PST Wed Dec 17 2025 .Most rivers have crested or will crest by tomorrow, however a few rivers could still have renewed flooding. Grays Harbor-King-Pierce-Skagit-Thurston- Including Tacoma, Aberdeen, Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, Hoquiam, Mount Vernon, Anacortes, Burlington, Sedro-Woolley, and Seattle 233 PM PST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington, including the following counties, in northwest Washington, Grays Harbor and Skagit. In west central Washington, King, Pierce and Thurston. * WHEN...Through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - With rivers running high and with another rain event tomorrow, uncertainty in how much rain, the snow fall level, and snow melt, leaves the possibility of further flooding. This includes the Chehalis, Cedar, White, Green, and Skagit Rivers. - Dam operations in managin the flood waters in reservoir will also river levelsmultiple times over the next few days. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&