WEST SEATTLE WEATHER: Alert upgraded to High Wind Warning

The National Weather Service has upgraded the wind alert for our area to a High Wind Warning, in effect now through 10 am Tuesday. In part, the alert says, “South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 to 60 mph (are) expected.” As always, we appreciate hearing from you about storm effects – power outages, toppled trees – so once you’ve reported to authorities (206-684-3000 for City Light, 206-684-ROAD for SDOT, or 911 if it’s an immediate safety risk), you can text/phone us at 206-293-6302.

PeterT February 24, 2025 (4:41 pm)

Cliff Mass’ Weather Blog gives some good detail on this. Worth reading. https://cliffmass.blogspot.com/2025/02/will-there-be-big-windstorm-tomorrow.html

Kristina February 24, 2025 (6:14 pm)

It hasn’t been blowing much… but I just got some gusts that hit my house so hard it made me jump, and then I heard a bang and wondered if it was a transformer. Now I hear sirens… stay safe out there!

i should have made dinner earlier February 24, 2025 (6:22 pm)

Power out at 5600 block of California. Watched a transformer blow quite dramatically with the first big gust after 6 pm.

Kersti Muul February 24, 2025 (8:08 pm)

Fuse popping
WS Res February 24, 2025 (10:15 pm)

I think I saw that transformer go from up in the 5000s of Hudson/Dawson! Thought it was lighting but it was too quick and bright.

Best Seattle February 25, 2025 (7:43 am)

Cliff mass is usually pretty accurate with his predictions but this time he said the wind wouldn’t be as bad as the last storm and it seems way worse.

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