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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…
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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…
WEATHER: ‘Excessive Heat Watch’ issued; expect temps to hit mid-80s/low-90s
Who needs spring when you can just leap frog right into summer? The National Weather Service (NWS) on Thursday, May 11, 2023 issued an “Excessive Heat Watch” starting Saturday afternoon and continuing through Monday afternoon. NWS says to expect temperatures in the mid-80s to low-90s, which “will pose a moderate, to localized major, risk of…
WEATHER: Temps may break record highs for Mother’s Day weekend
The National Weather Service and local meteorologist Michael Snyder (@SeattleWXGuy) both predict that temperatures may break record highs this coming Mother’s Day weekend. “Low level offshore flow looks to max out on Sunday with high temperatures reaching well into the 80s for coastal locations as well as much of the interior,” NWS said in its…
WEATHER: Threat of lowland snow this weekend and next week
The National Weather Service is predicting that a “frontal system will bring a threat of lowland snow later Saturday into Sunday (Feb. 25-26) with light accumulations expected.” “The weather gets interesting Saturday afternoon and night. A front will move through the area, bringing a shot of precipitation. “A cool and showery pattern will continue the…
WEATHER: Will cold air bring snow to Kent area? Here’s what forecasters say
The National Weather Service is warning of a cold front moving in Monday night, Feb. 13, 2023, which could result in some snow for the Kent area. In addition, there may even be some “Thundersnow” as well. “A rather active weather period through tonight with a mix of heavy mountain snow, breezy winds, high surf,…
Kent Severe Weather Shelter will open this Sunday, Jan. 29
The Kent Severe Weather Shelter (SWS), located at Holy Spirit Church (map below), will activate at 9 p.m. this Sunday night, Jan. 29, 2023. Low temps are predicted to fall to around 24 degrees. The SWS will be open from 9 p.m. – 7 a.m. DETAILED WEATHER FORECAST: Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain,…
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