Flood Watch
National Weather Service Seattle WA
359 AM PST Thu Mar 4 2021
A stalled frontal system will bring rain to the south slopes of the
Olympics through Friday afternoon. Two to three inches of rain is
forecast. This amount of rain could push the Skokomish River near
Potlatch above flood stage Friday morning.
WAC045-050100-Mason-Including the cities of Shelton
359 AM PST Thu Mar 4 2021
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a
* Flood Watch for a portion of northwest Washington, including the
following area, Mason.
* Through Friday afternoon
* Two to three inches of rain is forecast for the south slopes of
the Olympics between this afternoon and Friday afternoon. This
amount of rain could push the Skokomish River near Potlatch above
flood stage Friday morning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts. 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.
New location! Beginning in January 2019, the Mason County Amateur Radio Club meets at the Mason County Department of Emergency Management (DEM) at 100 W Public Works Drive, Shelton, WA 98584. SEE THE MAP BELOW!
Net Reminder:
We still have our Chat Nets every Sunday evening @ 1930 hours (7:30 PM) on 146.72 MHz (- 103.5) and our 10-meter net on Tuesdays @ 1930 hours (7:30 PM) on 28.450 MHz (USB).
NMARES (The North Club) has a net on their new repeater every Monday at 1930 on 145.170 MHz with a negative 0.600 MHz offset (144.57 MHz) and a tone of 103.5.
You do not have to be a member of the club to join in! New folks are always welcome!
Take The Test!
VE exams for all license levels are offered the second Saturday of each month (usually right after our meeting) at 1100 (11 A.M.) at the Mason County Department of Emergency Management (DEM) at 100 W Public Works Drive, Shelton, WA 98584. For testing you will need the original and a copy of your present license (if you have your ticket already), some form of ID with YOUR picture on it, and $15.