Groups | Search | Server Info | Login | Register

Groups > pdx.weather > #6

Thousands without power as gusty winds, heavy rain move through western Washington

Cross-posted to 6 groups.

Show all headers | View raw

https://komonews.com/news/local/wet-windy-weather-forecast-with-scattered-
power-outages-possible-western-washington-forecast-wind-advisory-seattle-
puget-sound-weather

SEATTLE — Get ready for wet and windy weather across parts of western 
Washington. Another round of rain arrived in the south Sound Monday 
morning and moved north, arriving in Everett and the Whidbey Island areas 
Monday afternoon. It will remain wet and windy through the overnight hours 
and into Tuesday morning, with some areas forecast to get an additional 
inch or two of rain.

The weather-maker passing over the region is a strong low-pressure area, 
meaning it's going to get very windy. The National Weather Service said 
strong winds with gusts between 50-60 were possible in the Seattle area 
Monday night into early Tuesday morning, but the strongest wind gusts were 
expected along the Pacific Coast.

The weather service said “power outages and tree damage will be possible” 
with the storm. Lightning and thunder were seen and heard at Seattle 
Center around 6:15 p.m. Monday. Shortly after, Seattle City Light reported 
more than 5,680 customers were without power, most of which were around 
the Fremont area.

READ | How to report a power outage and ways to stay safe

As of 11:11 p.m. Monday, at least 17,100 customers were without power in 
western Washington. Below is a breakdown of reported outages by utility 
company:

Seattle City Light: 2,553
Puget Sound Energy: 6,670
Snohomish County PUD: 7,904

Wind gusts of nearly 70 mph were reported near Hoquiam and Aberdeen on the 
Olympic Peninsula around 5 p.m. Gusts of 38 mph were recorded in Neah Bay, 
54 mph gusts were recorded in Astoria and gusts around 44 mph were 
reported in Westport and La Push.

Several downed trees were also reported across the region Monday evening.

The Seattle Fire Department responded to a tree that fell on a vehicle 
near Aurora Avenue North and Whitman Place North around 6:25 p.m. The 
department said crews were able to cut the tree apart and rescue two 
children and an adult who were trapped inside the vehicle. Crews also 
reported downed powerlines nearby.



The Seattle Department of Transportation tweeted there was a report of a 
tree down on Northeast 45th Street at First Avenue Northeast around 6:40 
p.m., and another downed tree was reported on East Green Lake Dr N & NE 
72nd St.

High wind warning
A high wind warning is in effect from Monday until 10 a.m. Tuesday in 
Seattle, Tacoma, Bremerton, Olympia, and other areas in the vicinity, with 
sustained winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts as high as 65 mph.



"Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power 
outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high-
profile vehicles," the National Weather Service said in its warning.

Seattle City Light has tips for preparing for an outage such as making 
sure there are flashlights with extra batteries for every family member 
and having an emergency kit packed and waiting in an easy-to-find 
location.



A high wind warning is also in effect for the north and central Pacific 
Coast through Tuesday morning at 10 a.m.

Neah Bay, Ozette, Aberdeen, La Push, Hoquiam, Long Beach and Willapa Hills 
will have the strongest winds with gusts up to 60 to 70 mph.

Widespread power outages are expected from the damaging winds blowing down 
trees and power lines, according to the NWS.

There is also a high surf advisory for the north and central coast zones 
with large breaking waves of 15 to 25 feet expected.



Wind advisory
A wind advisory is in effect for those in Bellevue, the east Puget Sound 
lowlands, Bellingham, Everett, Oak Harbor, the San Juan Islands, the Hood 
Canal area, and Port Angeles. In those areas, there is the chance for a 
few isolated power outages with gusts over 50 mph.

In the mountains, more snow is on the way, with 12 to 18 inches possible 
above 4,000 feet for the west slopes of the cascades. A winter storm 
warning is in effect from through 4 p.m. Tuesday.

A few additional alerts:

Coastal Grays Harbor and Pacific counties are under a storm warning for 
the hazardous seas.

The Skokomish River at Potlatch is under an ongoing flood warning as 
moderate flooding is expected.

Looking ahead
Tuesday will start out very windy for the drive to work with lingering 
showers that taper through the day.

The wind will quiet down in the afternoon and evening.

Wednesday morning will feel calmer and colder, and temperatures could rise 
to 60 degrees or higher Wednesday afternoon.


-- 
November 5, 2024 - Congratulations President Donald Trump.  We look 
forward to America being great again.

The disease known as Kamala Harris has been effectively treated and 
eradicated.

We live in a time where intelligent people are being silenced so that 
stupid people won't be offended.

Durham Report: The FBI has an integrity problem.  It has none.

Thank you for cleaning up the disaster of the 2008-2017 Obama / Biden 
fiasco, President Trump.  

Under Barack Obama's leadership, the United States of America became the 
The World According To Garp.  Obama sold out heterosexuals for Hollywood 
queer liberal democrat donors.

Back to pdx.weather | Previous | Next — Next in thread | Find similar

Thread

Thousands without power as gusty winds, heavy rain move through western Washington "Leroy N. Soetoro" <democrat-insurrection@mail.house.gov> - 2025-02-25 22:16 +0000
  The Reason Renewable Can't Power Modern Civilization Is Because They Were Never Meant To AlleyCat <katt@gmail.com> - 2025-02-25 16:45 -0600
  Re: Thousands without power as gusty winds, heavy rain move through western Washington a425couple <a425couple@hotmail.com> - 2025-02-26 08:26 -0800
    Re: Thousands without power as gusty winds, heavy rain move through western Washington Siri Cruise <chine.bleu@www.yahoo.com> - 2025-02-26 13:01 -0800

csiph-web