The National Weather Service has issued a ‘Wind Advisory‘ for Saturday, Dec. 29.
Experts are predicting southerly winds from 20–35 mph, with gusts between 45–55 mph.
The advisory is in effect from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday.
“Winds may snap weak branches that have not been pruned by recent storms, produce isolated power outages, and make the driving of high-profile vehicles difficult.”
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
205 PM PST Fri Dec 28 2018
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Everett and Vicinity-Tacoma Area-Admiralty Inlet Area-
Hood Canal Area-Western Strait of Juan De Fuca-North Coast-
Central Coast-Seattle and Vicinity-Bremerton and Vicinity-
205 PM PST Fri Dec 28 2018
…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM PST SATURDAY…
The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 10 AM to 4 PM PST Saturday.
* WIND…Southerly 20 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph.
* SOME AFFECTED LOCATIONS…Port Townsend, Everett, Bremerton,
Seattle, Tacoma, La Push, Ocean Shores, Westport, and Hoquiam.
* TIMING…Mid morning Saturday through late Saturday afternoon. |
* IMPACTS…Winds may snap weak branches that have not been pruned
by recent storms, produce isolated power outages, and make the
driving of high-profile vehicles difficult.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
