Here we go again

By KLEW Web Staff

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Summary

Storms swing into the Pacific NW, with powerful winds, rain, snow and tidal surge on the coast; locally rain and wind is forecast in the Valley and on the Palouse.

Story Published: Nov 15, 2009 at 10:06 PM PST

Story Updated: Nov 15, 2009 at 10:06 PM PST

Satellite image shows Mother Nature taking aim at the Northwest.

SEATTLE - November is prime time for storms in the Northwest and this year is no different as two storms are racing toward the region, expected to bring heavy rain and possibly very strong winds Monday and Tuesday.

High Wind Warnings are in effect from 6 p.m. Sunday through 4 p.m. Tuesday for the coast and Northwest Interior Monday morning through Tuesday morning.

Along the coast, gusts of 70-85 mph are possible, with gusts of 60-70 mph in the north interior.

High Wind Watches are in effect for the rest of Western Washington, including the Seattle-Tacoma area, with wind gusts possibly reaching 50-60 mph, with highest gusts on Tuesday.

In addition, Flood Watches are in effect for all rivers that feed off the Olympic Mountains, as well as rivers in Whatcom, Skagit and Snohomish Counties.

In the Quad Cities, rain and wind gusts up to 25-29 mph are forecast through Tuesday, with highs in the low 50s in the Valley and in the 40s for the Palouse.