Before we go into afternoon storm-watch mode – a quick look ahead to 5 things happening tonight (by which time the weather might calm – the wind advisory currently is set to expire at 6 pm):

FREE FAMILY FUN AT THE Y: 6-8 pm, pumpkin-decorating, games, face-painting, and more, at the West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor), free for everyone. (36th SW/SW Snoqualmie)

WSHS VS. CSIHS ‘HULING BOWL’: We just checked and the game’s still on – 7 pm at Southwest Athletic Complex, the annual crosstown football rivalry match between West Seattle High School and Chief Sealth International High School (this year’s home team, and it’s their Homecoming Night too). Pre-game barbecue too. (2801 SW Thistle)

FILM FESTIVAL: 6:30 pm cocktails & concessions, 7 pm screening, as the international short-film festival Shnit makes a stop at Highland Park Improvement Club. This is a 21+ event; $7 admission for HPIC members, $10 for nonmembers. (12th SW/SW Holden)

GARY BENSON: Solo musician live at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

FOUR BANDS @ PARLIAMENT: 9 pm at Parliament Tavern – Stuporhero, Blanco Bronco, Botherations, Pops Spoiler & His Deadbeats. (4210 SW Admiral Way)