Warning Description: Special Weather Statement

Warning Date: 11:21 am PDT on August 19, 2008

WarningSum:


Warning Message: ...an unseasonably strong weather system will move over southwest
Washington and northwest Oregon this evening and Wed...
An unseasonably strong weather system will move over southwest
Washington and northwest Oregon beginning late this afternoon. 
The incoming storm is unusual for this time of the year and bears
strong similarities to winter or Fall weather systems. The front will
produce relatively gusty winds along the coast...with gusts at
their strongest late this evening. Wind will likely gust in the
40 to 50 mph range near coastal headlands at the peak of the
storm. Coastal communities will experience winds peaking around
30 mph. Inland conditions will be much less breezy...except for
highest elevations of the Cascades.
The system will also produce relatively heavy precipitation
especially in the Coast Range...foothills and Cascades. Rainfall
totals for tonight through Wednesday will range from 1 to 2 inches 
in the coastal mountains and Cascades...with lesser amounts in the
valleys. Freezing levels will remain high enough to rule out
mountain snow...except at the very highest peaks.
This storm will have a fairly rapid onset and produce back country
conditions that will be challenging at best...with cool
temperatures...windy conditions...copious rain and even heavy snow
at the very highest elevations.
Be sure to monitor the latest forecasts through NOAA Weather
Radio or your latest weather news source for the latest updates on
this unusual Summer weather system.