The National Weather Service in Seattle warns that a series of strong, intermittent, heavy rain systems will impact the Harbor beginning Thursday and running through Monday, according to Grays Harbor Deputy Director of Emergency Management Charles Wallace.
Models are indicating that the five days of rain could generate 10 to 13 inches of heavy rain in the mountains and 1 to 4 inches in the lowlands and coastal regions. Gusty winds are forecast to accompany the storms along the coast, which will create high surf conditions along the beaches, Wallace said.
The heaviest rainfall in Grays Harbor County is predicted in the Amanda Park and Lake Quinault areas, which could see 4 to 7 inches, possibly more, over the five-day period, Wallace added.
The models predict there will be significant breaks in the heavy rainfall making it likely that any river flooding that may occur will be minor, however conditions could change making more widespread flooding possible, Wallace cautioned, adding that it is unlikely any major river flooding will occur.
The breaks in the rainfall are expected to occur this afternoon, Friday afternoon into Saturday morning and much of the day Sunday.
Grays Harbor County Emergency Management will continue to monitor the forecasts with the National Weather Service through the weekend.
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