Weather Warnings for Washington

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Washington
Alerts Updated: January 13, 2026, 12:08 am  UTC


Flood Watch issued January 12 at 2:52PM PST until January 13 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Summary: * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest Washington, including the following counties, Skagit and Whatcom. * WHEN...Through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rainfall over the northern Cascades has diminished but what has already fallen continues to force rises on the rivers flowing off the mountains in the watch area. The Skagit River will approach flood stage tonight and Nooksack River tomorrow morning with flooding possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  January 12, 2026, 2:52 pm      Expires:  January 13, 2026, 4:00 am
Area:  Skagit, WA; Whatcom, WA


Dense Fog Advisory issued January 12 at 2:45PM PST until January 13 at 11:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR

Summary: * WHAT...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, light winds and limited air movement will lead to a period of stagnant air conditions. For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Central and Southern Willamette Valley, Tualatin Valley, Portland West Hills and Chehalem Mountain, Inner Portland Metro, North Clark County Lowlands, and Inner Vancouver Metro. * WHEN...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, until 4 AM PST Friday. For the Dense Fog Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 11 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Deteriorating air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  January 12, 2026, 2:45 pm      Expires:  January 13, 2026, 7:00 am
Area:  Tualatin Valley; West Hills and Chehalem Mountains; Inner Portland Metro; West Central Willamette Valley; East Central Willamette Valley; Benton County Lowlands; Linn County Lowlands; Lane County Lowlands; North Clark County Lowlands; Inner Vancouver Metro


Air Stagnation Advisory issued January 12 at 2:45PM PST until January 16 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR

Summary: * WHAT...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, light winds and limited air movement will lead to a period of stagnant air conditions. For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Central and Southern Willamette Valley, Tualatin Valley, Portland West Hills and Chehalem Mountain, Inner Portland Metro, North Clark County Lowlands, and Inner Vancouver Metro. * WHEN...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, until 4 AM PST Friday. For the Dense Fog Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 11 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Deteriorating air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  January 12, 2026, 2:45 pm      Expires:  January 13, 2026, 7:00 am
Area:  Tualatin Valley; West Hills and Chehalem Mountains; Inner Portland Metro; West Central Willamette Valley; East Central Willamette Valley; Benton County Lowlands; Linn County Lowlands; Lane County Lowlands; North Clark County Lowlands; Inner Vancouver Metro


Flood Warning issued January 12 at 2:16PM PST until January 13 at 9:24AM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Summary: ...Observed flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in Washington... Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch. * WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 17.5 feet, the Skokomish River will cause moderate flooding, with deep and quick flood waters inundating some residential areas, many roads, and much of the farm land in the Skokomish Valley. Inundated roads include the Skokomish Valley road, Bourgault Road West, Purdy Cutoff Road, and Highway 106. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:30 PM PST Monday the stage was 17.6 feet. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:30 PM PST Monday was 17.6 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight to 13.6 feet late Friday evening. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.5 feet on 12/20/1994. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  January 12, 2026, 2:16 pm      Expires:  January 12, 2026, 10:30 pm
Area:  Mason, WA


Air Stagnation Advisory issued January 12 at 11:51AM PST until January 16 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

Summary: * WHAT...Poor air quality will continue. This is due to an inversion and stagnant air conditions near the surface that will continue to trap pollutants. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Oregon and central, south central, and southeast Washington. * WHEN...From 7 AM Tuesday to 7 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  January 12, 2026, 11:51 am      Expires:  January 13, 2026, 2:00 pm
Area:  Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon; Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon; Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon; North Central Oregon; Central Oregon; Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington; Kittitas Valley; Yakima Valley; Lower Columbia Basin of Washington; Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington; Simcoe Highlands