The salient point of today's discussion pertains to the impending adverse weather conditions across various states as a fast-moving cold front approaches the Northeast. We elucidate the potential ramifications of this meteorological phenomenon, including gusty winds and scattered showers, which are anticipated to affect numerous regions. Furthermore, we highlight the marine gales and the resultant hazardous surf conditions on the Great Lakes and Gulf of Maine, as well as the marginal flood risks in western Washington and northwest Oregon. Our analysis extends to specific states, detailing the surf hazards in California and the gale conditions prevalent in Michigan and Ohio. As we conclude, we emphasize the importance of remaining vigilant and informed as these weather patterns develop.
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A fast-moving cold front is expected to sweep through the Northeast today, bringing gusty winds and scattered showers.
Marine gales and rough surf conditions are anticipated on the Great Lakes and Gulf of Maine due to the approaching weather system.
A marginal flood risk persists over parts of western Washington and northwest Oregon as a wet Pacific pattern commences.
Residents of Mason County should prepare for potential river rises later in the week, particularly on the Skokomish River.
In California, hazardous surf conditions are anticipated as a strengthening Pacific system begins to affect the Bay Area today.
Marine hazards are prevalent across multiple states, including gale conditions and significant wave heights on regional lakes.
A fast moving cold front sweeps the Northeast today with gusty winds and scattered showers while marine gales and rough surf build on the Great Lakes and Gulf of Maine out west.
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The Weather Prediction center keeps a marginal flood risk over parts of western Washington and northwest Oregon as a wet Pacific pattern begins.
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River rises later this week are most likely on the Skokomish in Mason County.
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Let's run through the states.
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California High surf and a strengthening Pacific system start affecting the Bay Area today with more widespread rain and breezy winds Tuesday night into Wednesday.
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The local NWS highlights long period northwest swell creating hazardous surf at west facing beaches.
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Mariners see 9 to 11 foot seas today with larger mixed seas mid week.
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Maine Gale conditions and small craft advisories are posted over portions of the Gulf of Maine today as the post frontal northwest flow strengthens.
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Expect hazardous seas and strong gusts on the waters.
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Brief coastal splashover is possible during high tides where onshore components align.
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Massachusetts Small craft advisories continue for Boston harbor and nearby coastal waters with brisk northwest to west winds behind today's cold front.
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Additional marine headlines likely as another disturbance approaches midweek.
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Michigan Marine hazards dominate Gale headlines and very rough conditions continue on Lake Erie and parts of the regional waters with waves building into the 10 to 14 foot range in the eastern basin before subsiding tonight.
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The Detroit Pontiac office notes breezy conditions with 30 to 40 mile per hour gusts inland as the front passes.
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Ohio Gale conditions and large waves are in place on Lake erie today with NWS Cleveland calling for southwest winds to 30 knots shifting west and waves 9 to 13 foot occasionally to 16ft before subsiding tonight.
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Oregon NWS Portland highlights multiple coastal hazards as a wet Pacific pattern ramps up a coastal flood advisory and beach hazards.
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Marine headlines with steep seas in the low teens and a compact low briefly boosting winds south of Cape.
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Foul weather tonight into Tuesday.
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Minor tidal flooding in low lying bays inlets is possible during high tides.
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Surf will be dangerous.
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Washington A hydrologic outlook early this morning flags a late week flood threat for Mason County's Skokomish river as multiple rounds of rain culminating Thursday into Friday push river rises.
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Flooding is likely beginning Thursday night if projected totals verify regionally.
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WPC maintains a marginal excessive rain risk today over parts of western Washington as the wet pattern begins.
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All other states have no significant updates in the last 24 hours.
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That's the national and state rundown for Monday, November 3rd.
