A Message from Puget Sound Energy - Incoming Weather System

An active weather system is arriving in Western Washington, with significant impacts expected throughout the week. Puget Sound Energy has alerted residents about strong winds and heavy rainfall as the region transitions from fire season to storm season. Wind gusts of 30-45 mph are forecasted for Island, Whatcom, and Skagit Counties, potentially causing numerous outages. The first wave of rain is expected to arrive within hours, followed by a more intense low-pressure system on Tuesday afternoon. This system may bring gusts exceeding 45 mph near Puget Sound from 4-10 PM.

A temporary break is anticipated on Wednesday morning, but another round of rain and wind is likely later that day. Residents are urged to prepare for potential outages starting today and continuing through Thursday. For more information on outages and storm preparedness, residents can visit Puget Sound Energy's online resources.