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WEST SEATTLE WEATHER: Wind alert for Tuesday, and what’s different about this one

Charge everything – and secure whatever you have outside that might blow around – another wind alert is in place for our area. This time, the National Weather Service has a Wind Advisory in effect from 2 pm Tuesday to 4 am Wednesday. That’s just part of a wave of stormy weather headed for the state – look at all the different alert-signifying colors – 13! – on the NWS map accompanying this story. For specifics, the alert suggests we can expect “east to southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.” The NWS also notes, “Significant impacts may occur at lower-than-usual wind speeds due to the atypical easterly wind direction.” (South/southwest is more common.)

7 Replies to "WEST SEATTLE WEATHER: Wind alert for Tuesday, and what's different about this one"

  • Seeking Details November 18, 2024 (10:01 pm)

    Where is this image from? The link included doesn’t show it. Trying to understand the meaning of the different colors. Thanks! 

    • WSB November 18, 2024 (10:13 pm)

      Good point! Sorry, I should include a link/explanation when I use that.
      https://weather.gov/sew
      The National Weather Service’s Seattle home page.

  • Seattlite November 18, 2024 (10:05 pm)

    How has Seattle City Light prepared for this coming storm?  I have not heard anything.  

    • WS Res November 18, 2024 (10:24 pm)

      They’re gluing down all the power lines, of course.

    • 1994 November 18, 2024 (10:32 pm)

      I saw large Dept of Transportation trucks with snowplows attached over by Roxbury Safeway this afternoon….guessing they were SDOT trucks unless King Co has large trucks with snowplows.  Not too helpful for wind related clean up but good to see some practice for snow days.

  • David November 19, 2024 (10:04 am)

    Chart with the legend.

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