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Jefferson County WA Emergency Management
Wednesday December 17th, 2025 :: 05:35 a.m. PST

Alert

High Wind Warning until 10:00AM

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Strongest wind near the east entrance to the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Winds easing late this morning.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* 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.

Address/Location
Jefferson County WA Emergency Management
81 Elkins Rd
Port Hadlock-Irondale, WA 98339

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 360-385-9368

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
High Wind Warning

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