* WHAT...Southwest or west winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph expected. Strongest winds late evening and early morning hours.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 6 AM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Saturated soils will make it easier for trees to come down in these winds.
* AFFECTED AREAS: LOWLANDS OF WESTERN SKAGIT AND NORTHWESTERN SNOHOMISH COUNTIES ... DOWNTOWN EVERETT / MARYSVILLE AREA ... LOWLANDS OF PIERCE AND SOUTHERN KING COUNTIES ... OLYMPIA AND SOUTHERN PUGET SOUND ... MIDDLE CHEHALIS RIVER VALLEY ... SOUTHERN HOOD CANAL ... NORTHERN HOOD CANAL ... PORT TOWNSEND AREA ... EASTERN STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA ... WESTERN STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA ... LAKE CRESCENT AREA INCLUDING US 101 ... FOOTHILLS OF THE WESTERN AND SOUTHERN OLYMPIC PENINSULA ... NORTHERN WASHINGTON COAST ... GRAYS HARBOR COUNTY COAST ... LOWER CHEHALIS RIVER VALLEY ... ISLAND COUNTY
Instructions:
People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive.
