Weather Warnings for Washington

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Washington
Alerts Updated: January 9, 2026, 12:04 am  UTC


Air Stagnation Advisory issued January 8 at 3:37PM 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...From 10 AM Friday to 10 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Deteriorating air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  January 8, 2026, 3:37 pm      Expires:  January 9, 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


Hydrologic Outlook issued January 8 at 1:34PM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Summary: ESFSEW Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected in the headwaters of the Skokomish River beginning as early as late Saturday morning and persisting through at least Monday night next week with rainfall totals of 2.5 to 4.5 inches. Meanwhile snow levels will rise from around 4000 feet to over 7000 feet. This is expected to result in rapid rises on the river Sunday into Monday. The river is currently projected to crest between 17.2 and 17.7 feet Monday afternoon. Please monitor the latest river forecasts from the National Weather Service for additional information.
Severity:  Unknown    Effective:  January 8, 2026, 1:34 pm      Expires:  January 9, 2026, 4:00 am
Area:  Mason, WA