WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash. — The National Weather Service Seattle office issued a statement today, Friday, November 15th, due to possible widespread minor coastal flooding.
Widespread minor coastal flooding possible (up to 2-2.5 ft of inundation) for the interior waters during high tide Sunday morning. High tide along the Strait of Juan de Fuca is Sunday afternoon. Areas around the San Juan Islands may flirt with the moderate flood threshold on Sunday.
Through the interior waters, tidal overflow may lead to minor to moderate flooding along harbors, shorelines, and low-lying coastal roadways and parks.
– National Weather Service Seattle office (November 15, 2024)
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Whatcom County Division of Emergency Management says high tide at Cherry Point is expected to be about 2 feet above normal high tide between noon and 3pm on Sunday.
Coastal communities in Whatcom County may see minor flooding from tidal events as the expected tide is about 2 feet above normal at high tide between noon and 3pm on Sunday. Winds are expected to be 10 to 20 mph along the coast during this time.
Boaters should use extra caution in these conditions and vessels in Marinas in Whatcom County should be checked to ensure lines are secure.
Drivers and persons on the beaches should always be cautious along low lying coastal roads and beaches particularly in Pt Roberts, Bellingham Bay, Sandy Point, Lummi Island and Peninsula.
– Whatcom County Division of Emergency Management (November 15, 2024)
Winds are forecast to be from the southwest on Sunday.
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