— from National Weather Service —
The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a High Wind
Watch, which is in effect from Friday afternoon through Saturday
Morning.
* Wind: Southerly winds, 20 to 35 MPH with gusts up to 45 MPH
will develop tonight, easing Friday. Winds are expected to
strengthen again out of the South Friday Night, 25 to 40 MPH
with gusts to 55 MPH.
* Timing: Windy conditions will develop tonight, easing Friday
morning. A second, stronger storm system will cause
strengthening winds again Friday night into Saturday morning.
* Impacts: Winds may snap tree branches and cause local power
outages.
A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 MPH are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
A High Wind watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 MPH, or gusts of
58 MPH or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.
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