SEATTLE — A weekend full of gusty winds and potentially heavy rain accompanied by possible thunderstorms is on tap for western Washington.
First Alert Weather
KING 5 has activated First Alert for this weather event, which could affect lives, property or travel in the Pacific Northwest region. During this event, the First Alert Weather Team will bring you the latest information to keep you and your family safe.
Friday
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Gusty winds will be east near Snoqualmie Pass on Friday morning, before moving west. A Wind Advisory will go into effect on Friday night for Island and Jefferson Counties, as well as San Juan County. The National Weather Service (NWS) wants drivers to use extra caution in these areas on Friday night into early Saturday morning.
On Saturday night, gusts will near 50 mph on the Olympic Peninsula and near some of the San Juan Islands. Friday Harbor is expected to see the most significant windy conditions.
A Gale Warning will also go into effect Friday night for much of the waters off the Olympic Peninsula and the northern Puget Sound, per the NWS. A Gale Warning indicates winds of 34-47 knots (39.1-54 mph) that will require experienced boat operators and vessels that are properly equipped for such conditions. The NWS recommends inexperienced mariners "seek safe harbor" until the windy conditions die down.
Ferry travel could also be impacted by the strong winds, so keep an eye on the Washington State Ferries website in case there are any schedule changes.
The heavy winds could lead to power outages in certain areas. Track outages in major areas at the below links.
Saturday
As many are expected to participate in early Halloween celebrations, steady and periodically heavy rain will arrive in western Washington. The heaviest rain conditions will be along the Interstate 5 corridor, as you can see in the futurecast from the KING 5 weather team below.
Drivers should use caution on the roadways amid the heavy rains.
Track KING 5’s traffic resources to help you navigate western Washington roads and get to your destination safely.
Sunday
A cold front will move in to the area overnight into Sunday morning, along with some windy conditions and rain showers.
KING 5's weather team is forecasting potential thunderstorms on Sunday afternoon, which could impact events including the Seahawks' home game at Lumen Field against the Buffalo Bills at 1:05 p.m.
