HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...
The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a High Wind
Watch, which is in effect from Saturday evening through Sunday
morning.
* WIND...South to southeast wind 20 to 40 mph with gusts as high
as 60 mph are possible.
* SOME AFFECTED LOCATIONS...Westport, Ocean Shore, Hoquiam,
Kalaloch, La Push, Forks, and Neah Bay.
* TIMING...Winds will increase on Saturday evening then peak very
early Sunday morning. Winds will start to ease after sunrise on
Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Tree damage and some power outages are possible. Be
careful for the hazard of falling trees, especially if driving
during nighttime hours on Saturday night and early Sunday
morning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph, or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.
High Wind Watch has been issued for Saturday evening into Sunday with winds south to southeast wind 20 to 40 mph with gusts as high as 60 mph are possible.
