High Wind Warning 12/25/2024 13:29 for Washington areas

Headline: 
High Wind Warning issued December 25 at 1:29PM PST until December 26 at 1:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA
Event: 
High Wind Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 25, 2024 - 1:29pm
Expires: 
December 26, 2024 - 4:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the High Wind Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph tonight, becoming southwest Thursday morning. * WHERE...Admiralty Inlet Area, San Juan County, Western Skagit County, and Western Whatcom County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 10 PM PST this evening. For the High Wind Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 1 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds through this evening will be across the San Juan Islands and Admiralty Inlet. There may be a brief lull in winds early tonight before south winds increase early Thursday morning. A period of stronger southwest winds may occur Thursday morning, particularly over San Juan Islands and Admiralty Inlet.
Instruction: 
People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive.
Area Description: 
San Juan County; Western Whatcom County; Western Skagit County; Admiralty Inlet Area
Forcast Office: 
NWS Seattle WA