The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for Monday with gusts up to 55mph. They suggest that people can expect power outages.

WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM PST MONDAY... * WIND...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts TO 55 mph.

* SOME AFFECTED LOCATIONS

The I-5 metro corridor from Lewis county north to Snohomish county. Includes the greater Seattle area, Bellevue, Tacoma, Bremerton, and Olympia.

* TIMING...Late Monday morning through early Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Falling tree branches will likely cause some power outages.

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.