The National Weather Service in Seattle on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024 issued a Wind Advisory overnight, warning of gusty south winds that could cause minor damage and power outages across the region.
Winds of 15 to 25 mph are expected, with gusts reaching up to 45 mph, between 8 p.m. – 4 a.m..
The advisory cautions residents that unsecured objects may be blown around, and tree limbs could fall, potentially resulting in localized power outages (oh no, not again!).
Motorists, especially those operating high-profile vehicles, are urged to use extra caution when driving during the advisory period.
Residents are also advised to secure outdoor items like patio furniture, decorations, and garbage bins to prevent them from being tossed by the wind.
The National Weather Service emphasized preparedness, noting that gusty winds can occur suddenly and impact travel and outdoor activities.
The advisory affects much of the Seattle metropolitan area, where residents are no strangers to strong winter winds that often accompany Pacific storm systems.
For updates and more information, visit weather.gov/seattle.
Here’s the Wind Advisory:
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
1253 PM PST Tue Dec 17 2024…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY…
• WHAT…South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
• WHERE…Hood Canal Area, Bellevue and Vicinity, Bremerton and Vicinity, East Puget Sound Lowlands, Everett and Vicinity, Lower Chehalis Valley Area, Seattle and Vicinity, Southwest Interior, and Tacoma Area.
• WHEN…From 8 PM this evening to 4 AM PST Wednesday.
• IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicles. Secure outdoor objects.
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Here’s the latest forecast from local @SeattleWXGuy Michael Snyder:
