WEATHER UPDATE: Wind warning revised, ‘storm moving faster’

The National Weather Service‘s “high wind warning” for our area has been revised because “the storm is moving faster and winds are expected to begin rising sooner than previously expected.” The NWS expects the “strongest winds” in this area to be “during the early to mid-afternoon.” Current forecast is for south to southeast wind 25 mph to 40 mph, gusting up to 60 mph. We’ll be monitoring the situation throughout the day; if your neighborhood is hit with wind effects such as a power outage, downed tree or wires, etc., once you’ve reported to authorities, please let us know – text or call 206-293-6302. Here are some of the numbers you might need:

REPORTING A POWER OUTAGE: 206-684-3000

REPORTING A ROAD/SIDEWALK HAZARD: SDOT’s 24-hour dispatch is 206-386-1218; if you can’t reach them and it’s a truly urgent hazard, call 911.

9 Replies to "WEATHER UPDATE: Wind warning revised, 'storm moving faster'"

  • Alan March 13, 2016 (1:20 pm)

    Already a large outage in White Center/Burien. Smaller outages in South Park.

  • ws walker March 13, 2016 (1:34 pm)

    The high winds are here. I shortened my daily walk when I the winds started gusting just after 1:00. 

  • Alan March 13, 2016 (1:37 pm)

    There is a small outage just north of the West Seattle Golf Course. It appears to be somehow tied into the White Center/Burien/South Park outages, as it has the same time, impact and cause.

  • pelicans March 13, 2016 (1:42 pm)

    Winds picked up in 5 minutes on Alki Pt. From almost zero to 35 in nothing flat!

  • Petert March 13, 2016 (1:44 pm)

    Power out at 5900 block of Beach Dr at 1:40pm

  • kate March 13, 2016 (1:49 pm)

    HUGE tree down across from Lincoln Park. It fell into a front yard, fortunately, but it’s taking up the whole lot. Noticed it on the way to the ferry for a 1:40 crossing which is late. Wind is wicked and is shaking our car like crazy. Stay safe out there people!

  • J242 March 13, 2016 (2:08 pm)

    We just lost power on Delridge, about 5 blocks from Trenton(? The main east/west road for Westwood village). 

  • Ray March 13, 2016 (2:12 pm)

    A power line down across 26th Ave SW, just south of Alaska.

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