Weather Warnings for Washington

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Washington
Alerts Updated: January 10, 2026, 6:36 am  UTC


Hydrologic Outlook issued January 9 at 10:36PM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Summary: ESFSEW Moderate to heavy precipitation is expected over the Northern and Central Washington Cascades beginning Saturday night and continuing through Tuesday morning. Precipitation amounts of 2 to as much as 5 inches are forecast for this time frame. Snow levels will rise from around 4500 feet Saturday night to 7000 to 7500 feet Monday night. Rivers in the outlook area will begin rising Sunday and will crest later Monday into Tuesday. Current forecasts have numerous rivers cresting in action stage. A small increase in the forecast precipitation amounts could push rivers in the outlook area above flood stage. Please monitor the latest river forecasts from the National Weather Service for additional information.
Severity:  Unknown    Effective:  January 9, 2026, 10:36 pm      Expires:  January 10, 2026, 12:00 pm
Area:  King, WA; Skagit, WA; Snohomish, WA; Whatcom, WA


Hydrologic Outlook issued January 9 at 3:13PM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Summary: ESFSEW Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected in the headwaters of the Skokomish River beginning late Saturday morning and persisting through at least Monday night. Rainfall totals of 2.5 to 4.5 inches are forecast for this time frame. Snow levels will rise from around 4500 feet Saturday to over 7000 feet Monday. The river will begin rising Saturday night potentially reaching flood stage of 16.5 feet Sunday night. The river is currently projected to crest near 17.6 feet Monday afternoon. Please monitor the latest river forecasts from the National Weather Service for additional information.
Severity:  Unknown    Effective:  January 9, 2026, 3:13 pm      Expires:  January 10, 2026, 4:00 am
Area:  Mason, WA


Air Stagnation Advisory issued January 9 at 2:36PM PST until January 11 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR

Summary: * WHAT...Light winds and limited air movement will lead to a period of stagnant air conditions. * 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...Until 10 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Deteriorating air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  January 9, 2026, 2:36 pm      Expires:  January 10, 2026, 4:00 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


Beach Hazards Statement issued January 9 at 1:09PM PST until January 12 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR

Summary: * WHAT...Sneaker waves possible. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...From 4 AM PST early this morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can run up significantly farther on a beach than normal, including over rocks, logs, and jetties. Sneaker waves can suddenly knock people off of their feet and quickly pull them into the frigid ocean which may lead to serious injury or drowning.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  January 9, 2026, 1:09 pm      Expires:  January 10, 2026, 6:00 am
Area:  Clatsop County Coast; Tillamook County Coast; Central Coast of Oregon; South Washington Coast