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Jefferson County WA Emergency Management
Thursday April 6th, 2017 :: 05:59 p.m. PDT

Advisory

High Wind Watch issued for Friday for East and West coasts of Jefferson County. Details http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/sew/

The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a High Wind
Watch, which is in effect from late Friday morning through early Friday
evening.

* WIND...Possible south wind 20 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60
mph.

* SOME AFFECTED LOCATIONS...Tacoma...Seattle...Everett...Port
  Townsend...Whidbey Island...The San Juan Islands...
  Bellingham...Westport...Ocean Shores...Hoquiam...
  Copalis Beach...La Push...and Forks.

* TIMING...Strongest winds are most likely Friday afternoon.

* CONFIDENCE...

  • Moderate Confidence - advisory level winds (25 to 35 mph, with gusts to 55 mph) will occur over the Coast, the North Interior, and the Puget Sound Region.
  • High Confidence - this will not be a widespread extreme wind event. 
  • It is possible, but less likely, that isolated high winds (sustained speeds 35 to 45 mph, with gusts to 60 mph) will occur in some areas.
  • Precise estimates of wind strength and location still depend on factors such as the exact track and strength of a low pressure center and local ridge/valley effects. 
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 at http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/sew/
 

Address/Location
Jefferson County WA Emergency Management
81 Elkins Rd
Port Hadlock-Irondale, WA 98339

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 360-385-9368

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