Wind Storm Expected this Weekend

An Atmospheric River will impact western Washington, bringing moderate to heavy rain and wind gusts reaching 50 mph. The Washington Cascades can expect rainfall totals of 2-4 inches, while the Puget Sound region is forecasted to receive 0. 7-1. 5 inches. Wind gusts of 30-45 mph are anticipated, particularly in Island and Whatcom Counties, where a Wind Advisory is in effect.

Power outages are likely this afternoon and will become more widespread tomorrow, affecting Thurston, King, Kitsap, and Pierce Counties. PSE encourages customers to prepare for potential disruptions and has provided resources for storm preparedness. The strongest winds will occur today between 11 am and 7 pm, with another weather system expected Saturday. High temperatures will remain in the 50s, while lows will drop into the 30s in some areas. Customers can access PSE's outage map and restoration times for real-time updates.