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The National Weather Service says there could be thunderstorms and flash flooding across Washington on Friday. (MyNorthwest.com/file)

Thunderstorms, severe weather possible in Puget Sound area

BY KIRO Radio Staff  on July 20, 2012 @ 5:41 am (Updated: 12:40 pm - 7/20/12 )

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Following thunderstorms in the Puget Sound, the National Weather Service said there could be flash flooding across Washington on Friday.

KING 5's Lisa Van Cise said a good deal of lightning was spotted south of Federal Way early Friday. The storms then headed north.

Van Cise said she expected the storms would be confined to the first half of the day and we'll likely see sun breaks in the late afternoon. Highs on Friday in the area will run in the mid-60s to low-70s.

In Eastern Washington, there is a flash flood watch in effect through Friday afternoon due to the severe weather threat. Forecasters have said heavy rains could be accompanied by damaging winds and large hail.

Saturday's forecast shows a slight chance of showers in the morning, moving to partly sunny with highs in the low 70s.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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  • Caravanman wrote...
    This lightning is god
    July 20, 2012 8:15 am
    Showing his anger towards bleeding heart libs who want to release murders from prison and who support jailing someone who defended themselves against a thug! Keep it up WA!
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  • Caravanman wrote...
    Thunderbolt and lightning very very frightening me
    July 20, 2012 12:09 pm
    Gallileo, gallileo, gallileo, gallileo Gallileo figaro magnifico But I'm just a poor boy and nobody loves me......................
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  • clevesside wrote...
    Funny weather....
    July 20, 2012 12:49 pm
    ...makes for near-average rain for the month so far but plenty of above-average noise and flash to go with it. Been awhile indeed for a "summer" (lost spring?) like this. Ka-boomie-flasho so foot...
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  • Saltchucker wrote...
    Boaters beware!
    July 20, 2012 1:39 pm
    This uncommon weather is very, very dangerous on the water. Put your antennas down, turn off all electronics, stay away from metal......AND GET OFF THE WATER!
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  • deltta wrote...
    Saltchucker
    July 20, 2012 3:44 pm
    Also, if on a sailboat attach a length of chain to one of the shrouds and let it trail in the water
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  • dori monson fan wrote...
    CH
    July 20, 2012 5:58 pm
    ?
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  • deltta wrote...
    dm fan
    July 20, 2012 6:03 pm
    ch is a 13 year old booger eating moron. I'm suprised anyone reads his posts anymore
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