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= URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 345 AM PST Tue Dec 24 2024

San Juan County-Western Whatcom County-Western Skagit County- Admiralty Inlet Area- Including the cities of Anacortes, Bellingham, Burlington, Port Townsend, Friday Harbor, Sedro-Woolley, and Mount Vernon

…HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON…

* WHAT…Southeast winds 25 to 40 mph possible Wednesday afternoon into Thursday. Gusts as high as 55 mph possible Thursday.

* WHERE…Admiralty Inlet Area, San Juan County, Western Skagit County, and Western Whatcom County.

* WHEN…From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.



 

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