Emmett Weather

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected. Isolated gusts up to 70 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of North and North Central Idaho and Central,
East Central, North Central, Northeast, and Southeast Washington.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...A portion of North Idaho, including the following
counties, Benewah, Bonner, Kootenai, Latah and Shoshone.

* WHEN...From this afternoon through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas. Area creeks and streams are
running high and could flood with more heavy rain.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- There is an increased risk of rock and mud slides in areas of
steep terrain and near burn scars, especially in areas with
saturated soils from previous recent rainfall.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.