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King County, WA
Joined December 2008
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REMINDER: SB I-405 will CLOSE at 11:30p tonight (9/25) to 4a Mon. (9/28) between Coal Creek Parkway SE to N 30th St. Be aware of NB road work along the detour route on Coal Creek Parkway SE as part of King County's Coal Creek Sewer Upgrade Project.
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3:40 PM Radar Update: A few areas of convection have formed and continue across the Olympics and North Cascades. Watch for lightning strikes and brief gusty winds with these storms, especially if you are hiking in these areas. #wawx
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10:30 AM Radar Update: Another round of thunder - this time moving through the Seattle metro. If you’re on the road, beware of slick spots and use caution/slow down when necessary! #wawx
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With warmer temperatures in place today, be sure to take precautions to beat the heat! 💧Hydrate 👕Wear light clothing ☀️Don't skip the sunscreen If you start feeling dizzy, don't "tough it out"—seek medical help immediately. #WAwx
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Planning to fly your drone at a World Cup match? Think again! Temporary Flight Restrictions will be in place around World Cup stadiums and fan festivals. Flying a drone in these areas is prohibited and a federal crime. Check airspace restrictions using FAA-approved B4UFLY Apps or visit TFR.FAA.gov. Stay informed and report unsafe drone activity immediately at 1-800-CALL-FBI.
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Planning to fly your drone at a World Cup match? Think again! Temporary Flight Restrictions will be in place around World Cup stadiums and fan festivals. Flying a drone in these areas is prohibited and a federal crime. Check airspace restrictions using FAA-approved B4UFLY Apps or visit TFR.FAA.gov. Stay informed and report unsafe drone activity immediately at 1-800-CALL-FBI.
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Planning to fly your drone at a World Cup match? Think again! Temporary Flight Restrictions will be in place around World Cup stadiums and fan festivals. Flying a drone in these areas is prohibited and a federal crime. Check airspace restrictions using FAA-approved B4UFLY Apps or visit TFR.FAA.gov. Stay informed and report unsafe drone activity immediately at 1-800-CALL-FBI.
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UPDATE 3: CLEARED Crews have reopened all northbound lanes of the SR 99 tunnel following an earlier collision.
UPDATE 2: All northbound lanes of the SR 99 tunnel remain closed due to collision. Traffic is being pushed off at E Marginal Way and Alaskan Way. Crews are working to clear traffic. SB SR 99 has reopened.
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Alert Seattle (SDOT): SR 99 northbound just north of Alaskan Way S (MP 31). All northbound lanes closed due to a collision. No ETA on reopening. Use alternate routes. For updates: follow @WSDOT and @SDOT on social media.
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The 99 NB tunnel is blocked because a driver flipped their Prius. Find alternate routes.
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UPDATE 5: Southbound SR 167 is OPEN between S 212th St in Kent & 15th St NW in Auburn. Northbound SR 167 remains CLOSED in this area due to water on the roadway. Our crews are placing sandbags and pumping water off the roadway. There is no ETA for reopening NB SR 167 lanes.
UPDATE 4: Both directions of SR 167 are CLOSED between S 212th Street (MP 22) in Kent & 15th St NW (MP 16) in Auburn due to rising water from the Green River. There is no estimated time to reopen lanes or ramps along this 6-mile stretch of SR 167. More: wsdot.com/Travel/Real-time/M…
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.@SeattleDistrict is working with @KingCountyWA in support of yesterday’s Desimone Levee breach to assess infrastructure damage and determine next steps: nws.usace.army.mil/Media/New…
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Guardsmen are supporting flood response operations in @KingCountyWA currently and will be working through the evening to support with requests as needed. @kingcosoPIO
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We have teams heading out to support @KingCountyWA with flood response support.
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Aviso de Inundación Repentina continúa King County, WA hasta las 9:00 PM PST
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Flash Flood Warning continues for King County, WA until 9:00 PM PST
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In coordination with King County, we have issued a FLASH FLOOD WARNING for a levee breach in Tukwila WA near Todd, Blvd. Water is likely moving north towards I-405.  In addition, an evacuation notice is now in effect from King County.
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Flash Flood Warning including King County, WA until 9:00 PM PST
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UPDATE 4: Both directions of SR 167 are CLOSED between S 212th Street (MP 22) in Kent & 15th St NW (MP 16) in Auburn due to rising water from the Green River. There is no estimated time to reopen lanes or ramps along this 6-mile stretch of SR 167. More: wsdot.com/Travel/Real-time/M…
UPDATE 3: SB SR 167 has reopened in Kent & Auburn. Northbound SR 167 & multiple ramps remain closed btwn S 212th St and 15th St NW (mp 16-22) w/ water on the road. Our crews continue efforts to redirect floodwater off NB lanes. We will reopen the road when it is safe to do so.
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UPDATE 3: SB SR 167 has reopened in Kent & Auburn. Northbound SR 167 & multiple ramps remain closed btwn S 212th St and 15th St NW (mp 16-22) w/ water on the road. Our crews continue efforts to redirect floodwater off NB lanes. We will reopen the road when it is safe to do so.
UPDATE 2: SR 167 remains fully closed btwn S 212th St (mp 22) & 15th St NW (mp 16) due to floodwater. Crews are filling huge sandbags RIGHT NOW to move/block water from the roadway. There is still no ETA to reopen highway lanes. Make a plan NOW ahead of your Monday commute.
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