WEST SEATTLE WEATHER: ‘Wind advisory’ alert, with strong gusts likely overnight

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The National Weather Service has expanded its Wind Advisory alert to include our area, but the expected burst of strong wind is not likely to interfere with Christmas and Hanukkah celebrations tonight unless yours is planned to happen VERY late. The advisory will be in effect 11 pm to 10 am, and the NWS says, “A brief period of gusty southwest winds (is) expected Thursday morning. There will likely be a range of peak wind gusts between 30 to 50 MPH. Localized gusts up to 55 MPH are possible.” Otherwise, the sustained winds are expected to be out of the southwest, 15 to 25 mph. If you experience or see wind-related trouble – outages, downed trees, etc. – once you’ve reported to authorities (206-684-3000 for City Light, 206-386-1218 for SDOT if streets/sidewalks/paths are blocked), please text us at 206-293-6302 if you can do so safely; thank you!

10 Replies to "WEST SEATTLE WEATHER: 'Wind advisory' alert, with strong gusts likely overnight"

  • Joe Z December 25, 2024 (4:10 pm)

    There’s a decent chance this gets upgraded to a high wind warning. I would prepare like a major windstorm is coming tomorrow morning. 

    • WSB December 25, 2024 (4:27 pm)

      Eek! We’ll get everything topped off to 100 percent including the portable power supply …

    • Craig December 25, 2024 (5:12 pm)

      Friday a.m. looks pretty intense according to ECMWF. Possibly the strongest wind event since Hanukkah Eve if model is right.

      Sub 980mb at Neah Bay (NE) through Bellingham.

      • WSB December 25, 2024 (5:22 pm)

        Friday am, not Thurs?

        • Craig December 25, 2024 (5:25 pm)

          Two different storms about 30+ hrs apart.

          First: late tonight/overnight 

          Second: Friday a.m. 

          • Joe Z December 25, 2024 (9:10 pm)

            Friday storm is going to miss to the south. The peak winds for this one will be early Thurs morning, 6-9 AM or so. Quick hitter. 

  • brizone December 25, 2024 (6:15 pm)

    Best online channel around for tracking this kind of thing is Pacific Northwest Weather watch.  Michael Snyder – the meteorologist for Alaska Airlines – gives detailed briefings of what’s coming (and why).  You’ll really learn a lot about PNW weather with this guy:  https://www.youtube.com/@PacificNorthwestWeather

    • Joe Z December 25, 2024 (9:10 pm)

      Michael is fantastic — one of a kind. 

      • Paul December 25, 2024 (9:17 pm)

        That’s one “way” of describing him. 😡

  • Marcus December 25, 2024 (7:19 pm)

    Get use to these storms! Use to the every 10-15 years. Now it is every month. 

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