— from National Weather Service —

The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 10 p.m. this evening to 10 p.m. Sunday.

  • Wind, South to Southwest wind 20 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph. A brief period with gusts to around 60 mph is possible
    during the peak of the storm overnight.
  • Some affected locations, Hoquaim, Forks, Olympia, Tacoma,
    Seattle, Bremerton, and Friday Harbor.
  • Timing, South to Southwest winds will rapidly develop late this evening then ease around daybreak Sunday. For most of the area, the strongest winds will occur in the early morning hours on
    Sunday. In the central Puget Sound region, including Seattle,
    the peak winds are expected between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m.
  • Impacts, winds may down trees and cause power outages.
    Dangerous cross winds will be possible on East – West oriented
    roadways including I – 90 and SR – 520 Across Lake Washington.
    Temporary Structures and Fences May be Damaged. Loose or
    unsecured objects may be displaced. A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

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