A strong windstorm associated with a compact low pressure area moved through Western Washington overnight, bringing wind gusts of 40-70 mph to the area.
Main Points as of 8:30 AM Wednesday:- Over 500,000 people have lost power in Western WA
- Peak winds in the South Sound were 40-60 mph
- Winds are subsiding and will continue to calm throughout the day
Also...today is likely a rain-free day! Enjoy that!!
Below are the peak gusts recorded around the area overnight.
This windstorm was a small, compact low center. The strongest winds were fueled by very steep rises in air pressure as the low center pulled away.
Regarding the original forecast, this event was mainly underplayed. The European forecast model picked up on the strong winds 2 days in advance, but was considered an outlier.
Seeing the potential for a fast-developing storm last night, the forecasters at NWS Seattle issued a Wind Advisory for 40-50 mph gusts at 8 PM Tuesday.
The actual winds gusted 40-70 mph, strongest near the water and north of Everett. This included a strong westerly wind surge down the Strait of Juan de Fuca overnight, with gusts of 60-70 mph. High ground saturation also played a part in causing many power outages across the region.
Expect a dry day today and tomorrow, with a chance of rain on Thursday night.
A list of peak wind gusts can be found below.
(All readings from area weather stations, gusts could differ at your location relative to these)
Puyallup: 40 mph
Tacoma: 55 mph
JBLM: 58 mph
Waller: 53 mph
Federal Way: 61 mph
S. Federal Way: 47 mph
Auburn: 43 mph
Fox Island: 56 mph
Eatonville: 38 mph
Olympia: 47 mph
Des Moines: 54 mph
SeaTac: 58 mph
Seattle: 51 mph
SR-520 Bridge: 56 mph
West Point (Seattle): 59 mph
Bellevue: 52 mph
Renton: 48 mph
Bothell: 47 mph
Everett: 48 mph
Port Townsend: 65 mph
Whidbey Island: 64 mph
Mount Vernon: 56 mph
Friday Harbor: 54 mph
Bellingham: 70 mph
Chinook Pass: 106 mph
Crystal Mountain: 91 mph
Alpental Mountain: 121 mph
Stevens Pass: 56 mph
Mount Baker: 79 mph
Paradise: 66 mph
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