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Weather Advisory: Expect High Winds, Possible Flooding For Next Two Days
The National Weather Service has issued advisories concerning winter weather, wind and flooding in Pierce County.
Don't forget to pack your umbrella and rain boots Tuesday. The National Weather Service announced today that there is a high chance of rain and possible flooding Tuesday and Wednesday.
A winter weather advisory, in effect until 4 p.m. today, is for 3 to 6 inches of snow in the Cascades down to 2,500 feet. The wind advisory will run from 7 this evening until noon Tuesday.
South winds are expected from 20-30 mph with gusts to 45 mph. These winds could break branches and topple shallow rooted trees and cause power outages.
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Heavy rain, especially Tuesday into Wednesday morning, could cause flooding along some of the Pierce County rivers.
Patch will keep you posted on what we learn as it happens.
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Readers, if you snap any wild weather photos in the next few days, please send them to jennpatchmail@gmail.com and we will run them here.
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