King tides hit Seattle, Western Washington; flood advisory along coast

King tides occur when the Earth, moon and sun align and gravity causes unusually high tides. Olympia area could see tides as high as about 16 feet this weekend.
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First king tides of the season hit Wednesday

The first series of king tides, the highest high tides of the year, is set to reach Washington shores starting... Read Story ...
komonews

Mother nature brings winter weather, king tides and potential for flooding in WA

SEATTLE, WA — As the first king tides of the season arrived in western Washington, residents faced the potential for flooding and ferry delays. Along the coast, the National Weather Service expected ...
KING5

King tides roll across Washington waters this week

BELLINGHAM, Wash. — King tides are making their way across western Washington this week. Researchers say when combined with storms, the tides can exacerbate flooding. However, the king tides can also ...
The Columbian

Western Washington will see king tides this week, and maybe some flooding

With a series of exceptionally high tides expected to arrive this week, Seattle and other parts of Western Washington could see minor coastal flooding. Shorelines and low-lying coastal roadways or ...
komonews

King tides forecast for western Washington this week. Here's what to expect

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Coastal flood warning issued as king tides, heavy rain threaten Washington coast

Flooding from king tides typically happens when high tides combine with strong onshore winds, large swells and low atmospheric pressure. While the northern coast faces the most risk midweek, ...
Seattle Times

Western WA will see king tides this week, and maybe some flooding

With a series of exceptionally high tides expected to arrive this week, Seattle and other parts of Western Washington could see minor coastal flooding. Shorelines and low-lying coastal roadways or ...