Seattle, Washington – Strong winds will sweep across western Washington beginning Tuesday morning, with the potential to knock down tree limbs and cause scattered power outages from the coast to the inland lowlands.
According to the National Weather Service in Seattle, a Wind Advisory takes effect at 9 a.m. Tuesday along the northern Washington coast, including Ocean Shores, Neah Bay, and La Push, where southwest winds of 25 to 35 mph will gust up to 50 mph through Wednesday afternoon. Inland areas, including the San Juan Islands, Bellingham, Mount Vernon, and Port Townsend, will see slightly lower but still impactful winds from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, with gusts reaching 45 mph.
Coastal highways and exposed roadways, especially near Grays Harbor and along U.S. 101, could see difficult driving conditions. Ferry routes in the San Juan Islands may also experience delays due to rough waters and strong crosswinds.
Residents should secure outdoor items and prepare for isolated power outages as tree limbs could fall under repeated gusts. High-profile vehicles will face the greatest risk on open roads and bridges.
Winds along the coast will persist into Wednesday afternoon, while inland conditions improve in the evening. Additional advisories may be issued if winds strengthen further.
