The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for the overnight hours of Dec. 26. Gusts up to 55 mph are predicted but largely along the water. Get your batteries charged and if you lose power check Seattle City Light System Status page for time of restoration.
WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM PST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 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 11 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief period of gusty southwest winds are expected Thursday morning. There will likely be a range of peak wind gusts between 30 to 50 MPH. Localized gusts up to 55 MPH are possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicles. Secure outdoor objects.
