Weather Warnings for Washington

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Washington
Alerts Updated: January 4, 2026, 3:53 am  UTC


Dense Fog Advisory issued January 3 at 7:53PM PST until January 4 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

Summary: * WHAT...Visibility one half mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. Area of dense fog could impact portions of US 12 and SR 125.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  January 3, 2026, 7:53 pm      Expires:  January 4, 2026, 7:00 am
Area:  Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington


Special Weather Statement issued January 3 at 7:38PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

Summary: Patchy dense fog will reduce visibilities to one half mile or less in spots along I-84, US 395, SR 11, and SR 125. If you are driving this evening or overnight, slow down, use low beam headlights and leave extra distance betwen your vehicle and those around you.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  January 3, 2026, 7:38 pm      Expires:  January 3, 2026, 11:00 pm
Area:  Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington


Coastal Flood Advisory issued January 3 at 5:08PM PST until January 4 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Summary: * WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. Inundation of 2 to 3.0 feet above ground level is possible along shorelines and low- lying coastal areas. * WHERE...Lowlands of Western Skagit and Northwestern Snohomish Counties, Downtown Everett / Marysville Area, Shoreline / Lynnwood / South Everett Area, City of Seattle, Lowlands of Pierce and Southern King Counties, Eastern Kitsap County, Port Townsend Area and Island County zones. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Minor coastal flooding due to tidal overflow is expected around high tide. This may lead to flooding of parking lots, parks, and roads, with only isolated road closures expected.
Severity:  Minor    Effective:  January 3, 2026, 5:08 pm      Expires:  January 4, 2026, 4:00 am


Coastal Flood Warning issued January 3 at 5:08PM PST until January 4 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Summary: * WHAT...Significant coastal flooding expected. Inundation of 2.5 to 3.0 feet above ground level is possible along shorelines and low-lying coastal areas. * WHERE...San Juan County and Lowlands of Western Whatcom County zones. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 10 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Significant coastal flooding due to high tides and storm surge is expected. This is expected to lead to numerous road closures. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Shoreline erosion or damage may occur.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  January 3, 2026, 5:08 pm      Expires:  January 4, 2026, 4:00 am
Area:  San Juan County


Coastal Flood Warning issued January 3 at 5:08PM PST until January 4 at 2:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Summary: * WHAT...Significant coastal flooding expected. Inundation of 2.5 to 3.25 feet above ground level is possible along shorelines and low-lying coastal areas. * WHERE...Northern Washington Coast and Grays Harbor County Coast zones. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 2 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Significant coastal flooding due to high tides and storm surge is expected. This is expected to lead to numerous road closures. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Shoreline erosion or damage may occur.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  January 3, 2026, 5:08 pm      Expires:  January 4, 2026, 4:00 am


Coastal Flood Advisory issued January 3 at 5:08PM PST until January 4 at 2:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Summary: * WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. Inundation of 2 to 2.5 feet above ground level is possible along shorelines and low- lying coastal areas. * WHERE...Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca and Western Strait of Juan de Fuca zones. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 2 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Minor coastal flooding due to tidal overflow is expected around high tide. This may lead to flooding of parking lots, parks, and roads, with only isolated road closures expected.
Severity:  Minor    Effective:  January 3, 2026, 5:08 pm      Expires:  January 4, 2026, 4:00 am


Coastal Flood Advisory issued January 3 at 2:03PM PST until January 4 at 3:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR

Summary: * WHAT...Tidal overflow flooding expected. * WHERE...Clatsop and Tillamook Coast, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 3 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding, up to one foot above ground level, during high tides is expected in the low lying areas near bays, sloughs, and the lower reaches of the coastal rivers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The tidal gauge at Toke Point has forecast tide of up to 12 feet on Sunday, while the tidal gauges at Tongue Point and Garibaldi have forecast tides up to 11.4 feet.
Severity:  Minor    Effective:  January 3, 2026, 2:03 pm      Expires:  January 4, 2026, 3:00 pm
Area:  Clatsop County Coast; Tillamook County Coast; South Washington Coast