Western Washington sees high winds, power outages Tuesday
Nov 17, 2020, 9:19 AM | Updated: 5:51 pm
High winds are expected across Western Washington Tuesday. (KIRO 7)
(KIRO 7)
Forecasters say strong winds peaked Tuesday afternoon in most areas across the Puget Sound, but some areas might see some gusts in the 30-40 mph range into the evening.
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The sun made a brief appearance in some locations across western Washington. The National Weather Service reports thunderstorms are possible into the evening, especially in areas west of the Puget Sound. If you hear thunder, go indoors.
540PM: Strong thunderstorm currently east of the I-5 corridor in Snohomish County will continue to move eastward into the Cascades, producing briefly heavy rain, small hail, and gusty winds. #wawx pic.twitter.com/JHtVyfrGEH
— NWS Seattle (@NWSSeattle) November 18, 2020
While road closures haven’t been a problem yet, the Washington Department of Transportation warns that high winds and downed trees could still lead to issues later on.
“Very high winds could mean road or bridge closures so, same as if you were traveling over a mountain pass, please be sure you and your vehicle are prepared for any possible delays or closures as they can happen with little warning,” WSDOT said Tuesday morning.
Coastal areas reported power outages Tuesday. Scattered outages have been reported across the western Washington region.
Outage Maps:
Puget Sound Energy
Seattle City Light
Snohomish County PUD
Tacoma Power
