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WEATHER: Wind Advisory in effect for region until 1 p.m.; gusts up to 50 MPH expected
The National Weather Service (NWS) on Thursday morning, Dec. 26, 2024 issued a Wind Advisory for much of the Puget Sound region, which will remain in effect until 1 p.m. today. NWS says that gusts at Sea-Tac Airport have already hit 49 mph. Key Details: Potential Impacts: The NWS advises residents to secure outdoor items and use caution…
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Weathering the storm: Stay safe during windstorms and power outages
Last month, hundreds of thousands of people across King County lost power for several days when a powerful windstorm knocked down trees and power lines. Here are some tips to help keep yourself and your family safe during and after windstorms and long power outages: Stay safe during a windstorm Stay safe when the power…
Kent School District resumes normal operations Monday following storm-related closures
After several days of closures due to widespread power outages caused by a severe windstorm, the Kent School District announced that all schools and its administrative campus will reopen Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. Schools and buses will operate on regular schedules, with buses running normal routes at their usual pick-up times. The district had most…
Thanks, ‘bomb cyclone’ – wind-related power outages, school & road closures cause disruptions in Kent
Strong weather conditions from the recent ‘bomb cyclone’ event have led to massive power outages, school closures and multiple road closures in Kent, as fallen trees and damaged utility poles create hazardous conditions across the city. Officials announced at least eight road closures Wednesday morning, Nov. 20, 2024, with an indefinite timeline for reopening as…
WEATHER: National Weather Service issues Heat Advisory, with highs expected in upper 80s and 90s this weekend
On Wednesday, July 3, 2024, the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Heat Advisory, which will go in effect starting at Noon this Friday, July 5 to 10 p.m. on Monday, July 8, 2024. NWS predicts “hot conditions with temperatures in the upper 80s and 90s expected,” which will post a moderate to major risk…
Kent’s Page Turner Books suffers ‘devastating’ damage from burst water pipes, seeking public’s help
On Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, Page Turner Books – an independent new and used bookstore in Downtown Kent – was dealt a devastating blow, as they suffered damage from burst water pipes and are seeking help. Temperatures that day were freezing, with highs in the 20s, and damage was common from burst water pipes around…
WEATHER: National Weather Service issues Winter Weather Advisory; freezing rain possible tonight
The National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory on Tuesday morning, Jan. 16, 2024, warning residents of possible mixed precipitation, including areas of freezing rain. The Advisory runs from 4 p.m. Tuesday afternoon through 1 a.m. Wednesday morning. “Total snow accumulations of less than half an inch and ice accumulations of up to one…
WEATHER: Cold snap coming, and chance of snow sneaks into forecast for later this week
The first cold snap of 2024 should be arriving by Thursday morning – with snow mentioned in the forecast – but first we will get some serious winds, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Gusts are predicted to be as high as 34mph or more, NWS warns, so batten down the hatches and prepare…
Fire Marshal issues Stage 2 burn ban prohibiting outdoor recreational fires in unincorporated areas
King County Fire Marshal Chris Ricketts on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023 issued a Stage 2 burn ban for unincorporated King County, which was already under a Stage 1 burn ban. The ban goes into effect immediately and is extended into cities through coordination with the King County Fire Chiefs Association and Fire Marshals. The forecast…
WEATHER: Are you ready for a heat wave? Highs may reach mid-90s next week
The National Weather Service (NWS) says that building high pressure over the region will lead to “increasingly warm and dry conditions, with a heat wave expected to start” as soon as this Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023. “A significant warm-up is expected next week with the potential for a several day stretch of heat impacts, along…
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