The principal focus of this briefing is the ongoing river flooding affecting Washington's Skokamish River, which has escalated to moderate flooding, resulting in significant impacts on local infrastructure. I, Cedric, present this EM Morning Brief for Friday, November 7, 2025, wherein I will elucidate various critical weather advisories and hazardous conditions across multiple states. High winds are currently impacting travel along Wyoming's I-80 and parts of Montana, while winter weather advisories persist in both Alaska and Southwest Montana. Additionally, the coastal regions of California are under advisories for high surf and coastal flooding, posing risks to small craft and recreational activities. This report aims to provide essential updates for emergency management and public safety in the face of these diverse weather challenges.
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The current weather conditions indicate severe river flooding along Washington's Skokamish River, necessitating awareness.
High winds are impacting travel and safety across Wyoming's I-80 and adjacent regions in Montana.
Winter weather advisories are in effect for multiple regions, including Alaska and parts of the Pacific Northwest.
Small craft advisories have been issued along California's coastal areas due to hazardous surf conditions.
The U.S. Geological Survey reports routine seismic activity across the United States, indicating stable conditions.
FEMA has updated disaster recovery information for Hurricane-affected areas, providing essential resources for survivors.
Key hazards this river flooding continues on Washington's Skokamish River.
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High winds impact Wyoming's I 80 and parts of Montana.
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Winter weather advisories persist in Alaska and Southwest Montana and hazardous seas high surf affect portions of the Pacific Northwest and California coasts with small craft advisories spreading to the Mid Atlantic waters.
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Let's start with Alaska A winter weather advisories continue this morning for West Prince William Sound, including Whittier and Chenega, with icy roads and reduced visibility possible.
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Additional advisories remain posted around south Central Alaska.
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California Central coast beaches face a coastal flood advisory today and a high surf advisory through Saturday evening with hazardous conditions for small craft and the surf zone from San Luis Obispo to the Santa Barbara County Central Coast.
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Colorado A hazardous weather outlook highlights 1.4inches of evening snow over the Northern Divide Mountains and breezy conditions along the Front Range and Plains.
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Delaware Small craft advisory from midday today through Saturday morning for coastal waters from Cape Henlope and southward with southerly winds 20.
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25 knot and gust to 30 knots.
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Seas building 4 to 6ft tonight.
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Maryland freeze warning until 8am for parts of Baltimore and Harford counties.
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Frost advisories for St. Mary's and Calvert.
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Montana winter weather advisory remains in effect for parts of Beaverhead county this morning with light snow and slick passes.
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High winds also impact portions of Glacier West Glacier region through early evening.
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New Jersey Small craft advisory from late morning through early Saturday for the nearshore waters Manasquin Inlet to Little Egg Inlet and Cape May to Cape henlopen.
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Southerly winds 20 to 25 knots with 30 knot gusts and 4 to 6 foot seas tonight.
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Oregon Hazardous seas warning this morning transitioning to a small craft advisory this afternoon through Saturday morning for the Columbia river bar and adjacent waters.
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Very steep 12 to 14 FTCs lower later but remain rough.
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Recreational boaters should delay bar transits during peak ebb.
Survivors can check DRC locations and assistance status via FEMA's portal.
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Washington Skokamish river at Potlatch remains in flood warning with observed impacts elevated to moderate flooding.
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Deep fast water inundates parts of the Skokamish Valley, including Skokamish Valley Road, Bergault Road, West Purdy Cut off road and sections of Highway 106.
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Wyoming High wind warning today for the I80 Arlington, Elk Mountain corridor and nearby foothills with gusts up to 60 miles per hour.
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All other states have no significant updates in the last 24 hours.
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That's your national and 50 state morning brief for Friday, November 7th.
