Beach Drive Blog

We’re about to see what Mother Nature has in store for us and if the forecast holds true. Right now (just before 8 am on Monday) it seems pretty calm out. We just off of low tide and the next high tide of 11.03 feet is anticipated at just before 1:00 pm today.

Here’s what’s Wind Alert is currently forecasting for Alki Point.

Puget Sound Marine Forecast:

Puget Sound and Hood Canal-  258 AM PST Mon Dec 15 2025

GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON

GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY

TODAY S wind 25 to 35 kt, veering to SW 20 to 25 kt late.  Waves 3 to 5 ft. Rain until late afternoon. A slight chance of  tstms this afternoon. A chance of rain late.

TUESDAY NIGHT   S wind 25 to 35 kt, veering to SW after midnight.  Waves 4 to 6 ft. Rain.

Here’s a snapshot of all the warnings and advisory compliments of Wind Alert.

A breakdown from NOAA on what it all means.
Let’s start with Gale:
…GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING… …GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING…

Issued by NWS Seattle WA

* WHAT…For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt. For the
Gale Watch, southwest winds 30 to 40 kt possible.

* WHERE…Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands,
Admiralty Inlet and Puget Sound and Hood Canal.

* WHEN…For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM PST this evening. For
the Gale Watch, from Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS…Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

…WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING… …HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING…

Issued by NWS Seattle WA

* WHAT…For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with
gusts up to 55 mph. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 25 to
45 mph with gusts 55 to 65 mph possible.

* WHERE…Portions of northwest and west central Washington.

* WHEN…For the Wind Advisory, until 10 PM PST this evening. For
the High Wind Watch, from Tuesday evening through Wednesday
morning.

* IMPACTS…Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds could blow
around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few
power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Due to saturated grounds from previous heavy
rain, expect more widespread impacts with these winds.

* PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicles. Secure outdoor objects.

Secure outdoor objects.

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT…HEAVY RAINFALL THIS WEEK WILL LEAD TO AN INCREASED THREAT OF LANDSLIDES IN WESTERN WASHINGTON…

Issued by NWS Seattle WA

Rainfall from the past week has increased soil moisture to high
levels across western Washington. Additional rainfall of around 2-6
inches is expected early this week. This amount of rain will put
extra pressure on soil instability, leading to an increased threat of
landslides and debris flows, especially from recent burned areas.
This rain event could act as a trigger for new landslides.

Areas most susceptible to landslides debris flows under these
conditions are steep coastal bluffs, other steep hillsides or
road cuts, and recent burned areas. A diminishing threat of
landslides and debris flows will continue for several days after
the rain ends.

For more information about current conditions, visit
www.weather.gov/seattle, select Hydrology, and then scroll down
for the links to the landslide information pages.

For more information on landslides, visit the website for the
Washington State Department of Natural Resources landslide
geologic hazards at: http://bit.ly/2mtA3wn

Stay safe neighbors!