Gale Warning and Wind Advisory Today

October 25, 2025 by Leave a Comment

It’s the calm before the storm, as I’m writing this just after 7:30 on Saturday morning. There is a Wind Advisory in effect starting at 1:00 pm and a Gale Warning kicks in at 2:00 pm today through Sunday morning. The gale watch from yesterday has been upgraded to a warning because the winds are imminent.

Based on Wind Alert’s current wind prediction for Alki Point, looks like the tides may be in our favor if the forecasts hold true with the strongest winds during low tides.

Current Forecast (as of 7:57 am)

City of Seattle
Including the city of Downtown Seattle
230 AM PDT Sat Oct 25 2025

…WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT SUNDAY…

TODAY…Breezy. Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the morning, then rain at times in the afternoon. Rainfall amounts a tenth to a quarter of an inch possible. Highs in the mid to upper 50s. East wind 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 25 mph becoming south 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph in the afternoon.

TONIGHT…Windy. Rain at times in the evening, then rain likely in the late evening and early morning. Rain at times in the morning. Rainfall amounts a tenth to a quarter of an inch possible. Lows in the mid 40s. South wind 15 to 30 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Gusts to 45 mph.

SUNDAY…Rain at times. Rainfall amounts a tenth to a quarter of an inch possible. Highs in the lower 50s. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

Marine Forecast

Puget Sound and Hood Canal- 258 AM PDT

Sat Oct 25 2025

GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT
SE wind 5 to 10 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt late this morning, then becoming S 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt early this afternoon. Waves building to 3 to 5 ft. Rain.

TONIGHT  S wind 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Waves  4 to 6 ft. Rain.

SUN S wind 10 to 15 kt, easing to 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon.  Waves around 2 ft or less. Rain.

NOTE: 35 knots = 40.27 miles per hour. 45 knots= 51.7 miles per hour.

…GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT SUNDAY…

Issued by NWS Seattle WA

* WHAT…South winds 25 to 35 kt.

* WHERE…Puget Sound and Hood Canal.

* WHEN…From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Sunday.

* 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 NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT SUNDAY…

Issued by NWS Seattle WA

* WHAT…Southeast to southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts 35 to
45 mph expected at times.

* WHERE…Portions of northwest and west central Washington.

* WHEN…From 1 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicles. Secure outdoor objects.

Secure outdoor objects.

Stay safe friends!

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SPD’s Virtual Personal Safety Class

May 7, 2025 by Leave a Comment
The Seattle PD, in partnership with the West Seattle Junction Association is offering our community a Personal Safety & De-Escalation Training.
Date: Tuesday May 20th
Time : 5pm – 7pm
Location: Virtual
About the Class
Learn proactive tips and steps you can take to enhance your personal safety taught by Seattle police officers and employees.
 
Training goals:
 
  • Share commonsense safety tips to decrease the odds of being a victim
  • Know the important role your instincts and gut reactions play
  • Discover potentially dangerous situations and how to avoid them
  • Learn to make a safety plan based on different environments
 
Notes:
  • This is a facilitated discussion and lecture about crime prevention and safety.
  • This is not a self-defense class.
  • This class is open to individuals of all ages and most appropriate for those who are at least 14 years of age or older.  For that reason, children should not attend.
Questions or concerns, please contact Crime Prevention Coordinator – Jen Satterwhite atJennifer.Satterwhite@seattle.gov
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4800 Beach Drive Closed from Truck Hitting Utility Pole. Power Out for some Beach Drive Neighbors.

April 26, 2025 by Leave a Comment

UPDATE: The driver was heading south when he veered onto the sidewalk, striking down the pole. Power was out for 58 homes for about 12 hours. A big thank you to the crew for working so hard to restore power.

Walking by the crash site on Sunday, broken glass and vehicle parts are strewn on the sidewalk as well as a lone can of “house wine” (not sure if the wine is associated with the accident but it is with the remaining wreckage).

The neighborhood chatter is that it was a man in his early twenties who was driving and is suspected of being impaired. Neighbors said they were told by the police that he was arrested for DUI. (Not confirmed with SPD).

Beach Drive is such a busy street, it’s amazing no one else was hurt.

Original post:

The driver appears to be okay and it looks like they were heading south on Beach drive when they struck the pole and possibly drove down the sidewalk (absolute guess on our part and speculation from neighbors). The mirror on the BMW is broken off. The dark colored truck is the vehicle that took down the pole.

We heard a loud explosion before the sirens around 2:20 pm.

Seattle City Light currently has 8:51 pm as the estimated time that power will be restored. The site is showing 58 homes without power.

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Save the Date: Drug Take Back Day

April 15, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Save The Date 
Drug Take Back Day is Saturday April 26th 10am – 2pm
Seattle Police Department – SW Precinct (2300 SW Webster St) & the North Precinct (10049 College Way N)
Drop off expired, unused or unwanted drugs and medications. No questions asked.
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Poisoned Mice found in Mee Kwa Mooks Woods

March 8, 2025 by Leave a Comment

Two separate posts on Facebook warn of poison being spread in the wooded trails of Mee Kwa Mooks park. We have not personally gone to the park to verify, however we feel it’s important to err on the side of caution and share this. Hopefully this person is caught asap. This photo was taken from Facebook.

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Barking Dog Report: Stormy Weather Ahead

February 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment

HIGH WIND WARNING is now an hour earlier since our last update – starting at noon today with gusts up to 60 mph. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a wind warning that cautions people to stay in the lower levels of their home! (See below). The GALE WATCH has been elevated to a GALE WARNING, which means the weather is imminent.

Next high tides are 1:07 pm today at 9.6 feet and Tuesday morning at 4:18 am at 11.3 feet. The wee hours are when this storm may be the most impactful.

I’m issuing a “barking dog report” to give a heads up that those who live on the water may have some splashing water coming over their seawalls. If you’re a long-time reader of BDB, you know that a “barking dog report” is intended to be a helpful warning and hopefully, it’s much ado about nothing, like your neighbors barking dog.

Tides:

…HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST TUESDAY…

Issued by NWS Seattle WA

* WHAT…South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 to 60 mph expected.
* WHERE…Bremerton and Vicinity, Lower Chehalis Valley Area, Seattle and Vicinity, Southwest Interior, and Tacoma Area.
* WHEN…Until 10 AM PST Tuesday.
* 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…Strongest winds will occur during the overnight hours.
* PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… 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.

…GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM PST TUESDAY…

Issued by NWS Seattle WA

* WHAT…South winds 30 to 40 kt.
* WHERE…Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands, Admiralty Inlet and Puget Sound and Hood Canal.
* WHEN…From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM PST Tuesday.
* 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.

Seattle and Vicinity-
Including the cities of Seattle, Shoreline, Federal Way, and Kent
328 AM PST Mon Feb 24 2025

…WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON PST TUESDAY…

TODAY…Mostly cloudy in the morning, then a chance of rain late in the morning. Rain in the afternoon. Rainfall amounts a quarter to a half inch possible. Highs in the lower to mid 50s. East wind to 10 mph with gusts to 20 mph becoming south with gusts to 30 mph in the afternoon.

TONIGHT…Windy. Rain likely in the evening, then rain after midnight. Rain likely in the morning. Rainfall amounts a quarter to a half inch possible. Lows in the 40s. South wind 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph.

TUESDAY…Windy. Rain at times. Rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch likely. Highs near 50. Southwest wind 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.

TUESDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the evening. Lows in the mid 30s to lower 40s. South wind 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph decreasing to 10 mph or less after midnight.

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Gale Watch in effect starting Monday afternoon

February 23, 2025 by Leave a Comment

UPDATE 3:09 PM: A Wind Advisory is in effect starting 1:00 PM Friday through 7:00 Tuesday morning.

…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM MONDAY TO 7 AM PST TUESDAY…

Issued by NWS Seattle WA

* WHAT…South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE…Portions of northwest and west central Washington.
* WHEN…From 1 PM Monday to 7 AM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicles. Secure outdoor objects.

Beginning of original post below.

The tides that coincide with the potential winds starting on Monday are estimated at 9.60 feet at 1:07 pm, going down to -0.67 feet and then heading up to 11.30 feet at 4:18 am on Tuesday morning.

In my opinion, Tuesday morning in the wee hours may be the most exciting part of the storm; especially for those who are lucky enough to live on the west side of Beach Drive. It’s possible we could see some water splashing over seawalls if we have enough 40 mph gusts building up the waves.

If we see constant gusts in the 40’s from 4pm through early Tuesday, we could also potentially have some power outages. This Wind Alert graph is based on forecasted winds for the area around Alki Light House.
…GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING…

Issued by NWS Seattle WA
* WHAT…Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt possible.
* WHERE…East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca, Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands, Admiralty Inlet and Puget Sound and Hood Canal.
* WHEN…From Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS…Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to 47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider altering their plans.

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Windy Weather: GALE WATCH

February 22, 2025 by Leave a Comment

UPDATE 2/22/25 at 3:39 pm: A GALE WATCH is in effect starting Monday at 4:00 pm through Tuesday at 7:00 am.

NOTE: 1 knot is approximately 1.151 mile per hour. 25 to 35 kts is approximately 28.8 to 40.2 mph.

Issued by NWS Seattle WA

* WHAT…South winds 25 to 35 kt possible.
* WHERE…Puget Sound and Hood Canal.
* WHEN…From Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS…Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to 47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider altering their plans.

START OF THE ORIGINAL POST:

Based on current forecast from Wind Alert, we could have some spectacular weather coming up. Check this condensed view showing gusts hitting 50 mph on Monday and Tuesday.


Today’s forecasted wind peak with gusts estimated at 39 mph at 4:00 pm while the tide will be low (around 2.7 feet).

On Sunday, the forecasted wind peaks from around 5pm to 7pm, during low tides again. 😅


Monday (and Tuesday) is set to be another story as you saw from my teaser at the beginning of this post.


Of course, a lot can change between now and Monday and I’m using a blend of the available models on Wind Alert. If this is accurate, we may have gusts in the 40s from 4:00 pm Friday to 5 am Tuesday.

How about those tides? At 4:00 pm on Friday, tides are estimated to be around 6 feet and heading down to a low of -0.7 feet at 8:22 pm. The next high tide is estimated to be 11.30 feet at 4:18 am Tuesday when gusts are estimated in the 40’s from the southwest. We will be keeping a close eye on this.

We do have a flood watch in effect through late Tuesday for all the rain that’s in the forecast.

Stay tuned and get those flashlights ready!

By the way, be sure to follow us on Facebook for more updates.

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Gale Warning and Wind Advisory until 4pm

December 14, 2024 by Leave a Comment

You don’t need this blog to inform you that it’s windy this morning! Our weather station shows that we had a gust of 49.4 mph SE at around 7:25 a.m.
The next high tide is estimated 12.06 feet at 2:39 pm. Wind Alerts forecast looks like gusts may simmer down to around 35 mph at that time.

…GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON…
Issued by NWS Seattle WA
* WHAT…South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 45 kt.
* WHERE…Puget Sound and Hood Canal.
* WHEN…Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS…Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
* 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 IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON…
Issued by NWS Seattle WA
* WHAT…South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* WHERE…Hood Canal Area, Bremerton and Vicinity, Seattle and
Vicinity, and Tacoma Area.
* WHEN…Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicles. Secure outdoor objects.

 

 

 

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Power Outage along Beach Drive

December 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment

Just as we’re watching the end of the 49ers vs Rams game….poof! The power is out and we see a flash of light. Seattle City Light reports about 4900 out estimated power returning at 2am tomorrow. Just tell me the 49ers won?

West Seattle Blog’s coverage.

 

 

 

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