Mother Nature’s March Madness

March 15, 2009 by Leave a Comment

By the time I post this, our snow could turn into rain. This morning, I awoke to big fat snow flakes coming down pretty heavy.

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Mother Nature has a storm in store for us starting around noon and blowing through the late evening.

City of Seattle Forecast:

…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING…

TODAY…SNOW AND RAIN BECOMING RAIN BY LATE MORNING. SNOW ACCUMULATION LESS THAN 1 INCH. BECOMING WINDY. HIGHS IN THE 40S. SOUTH WIND 10 TO 15 MPH BECOMING SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO NEAR 40 MPH THIS AFTERNOON.

TONIGHT…WINDY. SHOWERS LIKELY. LOWS IN THE 30S. SOUTHWEST WIND 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 MPH. WINDS EASING TO 10 TO 20 MPH BY MIDNIGHT.

The Marine Forecast for the Puget Sound area:

…GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING…

TODAY…S WIND 10 TO 20 KT…RISING TO SW 25 TO 35 KT EARLY IN THE AFTERNOON. WIND WAVES 1 TO 3 FT…BUILDING TO 3 TO 5 FT IN THE AFTERNOON. RAIN IN THE MORNING…THEN SHOWERS LIKELY IN THE AFTERNOON.

TONIGHT…SW WIND 25 TO 35 KT…EASING TO 15 TO 25 KT AFTER MIDNIGHT. WIND WAVES 3 TO 5 FT…SUBSIDING TO 2 TO 4 FT

We're past our morning high tide of 11.1 feet at 8:55 a.m. and are now heading to a low tide of 0.1 at 2:44 p.m.   Our next high tide is at 10.2 at 9:41 p.m. which will go to a 6.5 at 3:03 a.m. Monday morning.

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Morning Snow on Beach Drive

February 26, 2009 by 1 Comment

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The forecast calls for "scattered snow showers this morning…with local accumulations of an inch or two possible.  A chance of snow or rain showers this afternoon…."

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Photo:  Mee Kwa Mooks Park.

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Snow!

February 9, 2009 by Leave a Comment

Well at least it's just a dusting along Beach Drive…it certainly should not be enough snow to delay our scheduled garbage pick up!  

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Worse case scenario, you may some ice on your windshields to contend with this morning.

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We still have snow in the forecast for Seattle for tonight and tomorrow morning.

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Barking Dog Report: Gale Winds and High Waves

December 30, 2008 by Leave a Comment

Looks like we'll be wrapping up 2008 with a real blast from Mother Nature.  Based on Istock_000002610704medium_1all the reports I'm checking out now…I'm issuing a "Barking Dog Report".  If this is your first time hearing this term from BDB, my husband fondly refers to me as a "barking dog" when I'm anxious, especially if I think there's a chance that we may have water coming over our bulkhead.  If we are preparing for this type of event, if I have time, I publish a "Barking Dog Report" on Beach Drive Blog.   I rely on websites I have below under "Swell Links" on the left side of this blog.

The City of Seattlesite has is a "WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6PM THIS EVENING TO 7AM PST WEDNESDAY…TONIGHT…WINDY…RAIN…LOWS IN THE 30S.  SOUTH WIND 15 TO 20 MPH INCREASING TO 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 45 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT."

The Puget Sound Marine Forecast has a "GALE WARNING IN EFFECT…TONIGHT…S WIND 20 TO 25 KT RISING TO 35 KT AFTER MIDNIGHT…THEN BECOMING SW LATE.  WIND WAVES 3 OR 4 BUILDING TO 4 TO 6 FT.  RAIN TURNING TO SHOWERS AFTER MIDNIGHT.

WED…SW WIND 15 TO 25 KT.  WIND WAVES 2 TO 4 FT.  SHOWERS.   WED NIGHT…SW WINDS 10 TO 15 KT…BECOMING S AFTER MIDNIGHT. WIND WAVES 1 OR 2 FT.

Factor in our area tide schedule for the remainder of today and tomorrow:

At 5:43 pm today (just before Seattle's wind advisory), West Seattle tides are at the second high tide of the day at 9.4 feet.   Tides retreat to a -0.7 feet at 12:37 am on Wednesday and then up to 12.3 feet at 7:58 am (just after the wind advisory is currently reported as being over).  

Want more local weather info?  Check out the Cliff Mass Weather Blog (I've added a his weather site to Swell Links).  Hat tip to West Seattle Blog.

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Waves Gone Wild!

December 29, 2008 by Leave a Comment

When will our weather lighten up a bit?  Geepers (as my Grandma Esther would barnacle that hit our bedroom window (about 20 feet high) say)!  Watching the early news this morning on King-5, snug as a bug, I was dismayed to hear that we are set to have a series of storms this week…and so here we are with non-stop wind and waves.  It’s gorgous to look at as long as the waves stays over on the water side of the bulkhead!   Today is supposidly just the start…Wednesday night to Thursday morning (from what I understand) is suppose to be the big whopper of wind storms.  It’s a bit too early for me to post a “barking dog” report…but it’s never too early for a concerned dog to pace around a bit.    Especially if you consider that we’re having high tides just over 12 feet this entire week…WOOF!

In fact, according to the local Beach Drive “weather station” we’ve had gusts up to 56 mph today.   The photo is of a barnacle that splashed about 20 feet high onto our bedroom window!

Here’s how things look so far based on the Puget Sound Marine forecast:

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH 4 PM…

TODAY…SW WIND 25 TO 35 KT. HIGHER WINDS AND WAVES SOUTH SOUND. WIND WAVES BUILDING TO 3 TO 5 FT. RAIN THIS MORNING…THEN NUMEROUS SHOWERS THIS AFTERNOON.

TONIGHT…SW WIND 15 TO 20 KT…BECOMING S 10 TO 15 KT AFTER MIDNIGHT. WIND WAVES 1 TO 3 FT. SCATTERED SHOWERS

TUE…S WIND 10 TO 15 KT. WIND WAVES 1 OR 2 FT. CHANCE OF RAIN IN THE MORNING…THEN RAIN IN THE AFTERNOON.

TUE NIGHT…S WIND RISING TO 15 TO 25 KT…BECOMING SW 20 TO 30 KT AFTER MIDNIGHT. WIND WAVES BUILDING TO 3 TO 5 FT.

WED…SW WIND 15 TO 25 KT…EASING TO 10 TO 20 KT IN THE AFTERNOON. WIND WAVES 2 TO 4 FT SUBSIDING TO 1 TO 3 FT IN THE AFTERNOON.

THU…SE WIND 10 TO 20 KT…BECOMING S 15 TO 25 KT. WIND WAVES BUILDING TO 2 TO 4 FT.

Forecast for Seattle:

REST OF TODAY…BREEZY. RAIN LATE THIS MORNING…THEN SHOWERS THIS AFTERNOON. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 40S. SOUTHWEST WIND RISING TO 15 TO 25 MPH.

TONIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH SCATTERED SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE 30S. SOUTHWEST WIND 10 TO 15 MPH.

TUESDAY…RAIN LIKELY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER TO MID 40S. SOUTH WIND 10 TO 15 MPH.

TUESDAY NIGHT…WINDY. RAIN IN THE EVENING…THEN NUMEROUS SHOWERS AFTER MIDNIGHT. LOWS IN THE MID TO UPPER 30S. SOUTH WIND 20 TO 30 MPH.

WEDNESDAY…NUMEROUS SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 30S TO MID 40S. SOUTHWEST WIND 10 TO 20 MPH.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT…RAIN LIKELY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 30S.

NEW YEARS DAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT…BREEZY…RAIN. HIGHS IN THE MID 40S. LOWS IN THE MID 30S.

FRIDAY…WINDY…SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE MID 40S

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News Release from the City of Seattle regarding the Weather

December 20, 2008 by Leave a Comment

On Sunday, Hiawatha Community Center will be  open from noon – 5:00 pm for shelter should you need it.  From the Press Release:

“Seattle Public Utilities reminds residents to prepare water pipes for cold weather. Shut off outside faucets, drain the water and protect them by insulating them with rags or foam covers. Pipes in exposed or unheated areas (attics, basements and garages) should be wrapped with tape and insulating materials, available at local hardware stores. Drain and remove all outdoor hoses, and shut off and drain in-ground sprinkler systems.

Residents are also urged to protect indoor sink pipes that are against exterior walls, by opening under-sink cabinet doors, allowing heat to circulate. During severe cold, allow the faucet farthest from your front door to slowly drip cold water. Set your thermostat no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit, day or night (even if you are away).

If a water pipe breaks, immediately close the main shut-off valve to stop excessive flooding. If you cannot turn off the main shut-off valve, SPU customers can call  (206) 386-1800  and a crew will turn off the water at the meter for a standard service charge.”

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King County Safety Tips for the Snow-Wind Storm

December 20, 2008 by Leave a Comment

I just received this email from King County with a request to post this safety information on my blogs for our local community:

Are you prepared?  Steps to stay safe in this weekend's storm

With high winds forecast for this weekend and possible power outages, it's time to take steps to stay save and avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.

How to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning

Carbon monoxide can kill you or cause serious injury.  Carbon monoxide gas comes from burning fuels such as gasoline, propane, oil, kerosene, natural gas, coal or wood.  Here are some steps to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.

  • Never use a gas or charcoal grill, hibachi, or portable propane heater to cook indoors or heat your home.

  • During a power outage or at any other time, do not operate fuel-powered machinery such as a generator indoors, including in the garage.

  • Avoid combustion "space heaters" unless there is an exhaust vent.

Carbon monoxide poisoning can strike suddenly and without warning.  In some cases, physical symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning may include splitting headache, nausea and vomiting, and lethargy and fatigue.  If you believe you could be experiencing carbon monoxide poisoning, get fresh air immediately.  Call for medical help from a neighbors home.  The fire department will tell you when it's safe to reenter the home.

For a full list of carbon monoxide prevention tips and other safety and disaster information in English and other languages, visit www.kingcounty.gov/health/disaster

Other important safety tips

  • Make sure you are wearing enough warm clothing before going outdoors.  Wind speed can create dangerously cold conditions even when the temperature is not that low.
  • If you think power will be out for several days, check with your city for location of warming shelters.
  • Watch for signs of frostbite and hypothermia-slurred speech, confusion, uncontrollable shivering, stumbling, drowsiness and body temperature of 95 degrees Fahrenheit or less.  Get medical help immediately if you think someone has frostbite or hypothermia.
  • Check on elderly friends, family, and neighbors to make sure they are safe.
  • If power goes out where you live, keep food safe by keeping the doors closed on your refrigerators and freezers as much as possible.  A full freezer can stay at freezing temperatures about two days'' a half-full freezer about 1 day.  Potentially hazardous foods, like meet and fish, should be discarded if thawed and warmer than 41 degrees.
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Winter Storm Warning

December 20, 2008 by Leave a Comment

West Seattle Blog has compiled a great list of things to do to prepare for the pending wind/snow storm and emergency numbers here.   I remember almost exactly two years ago, we were without power for 6 days!  From listening to the news, it sounds like our area will be hit more with snow and east King County/Cascade foothills will be slammed with strong winds.  Let's hope for another near miss with Mother Nature!

From the Seattle City Forecast (click here for updated reports):

…WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM PST SUNDAY…

TODAY…CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SNOW THIS AFTERNOON. HIGHS IN THE MID 20S TO LOWER 30S. SOUTHEAST WIND 10 TO 15 MPH.

TONIGHT…WINDY…SNOW…HEAVY AT TIMES ESPECIALLY WEST OF PUGET SOUND. SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 3 TO 6 INCHES EXCEPT UP TO 12 INCHES WEST OF PUGET SOUND. LOWS IN THE 20S. EAST WIND 15 TO 20 MPH INCREASING TO 20 TO 30 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.

SUNDAY…SNOW AT TIMES IN THE MORNING…POSSIBLY MIXING WITH OR CHANGING TO FREEZING RAIN AND SLEET. SHOWERS IN THE AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL SNOW AND POSSIBLY SLEET ACCUMULATION OF 1 TO 3 INCHES. HIGHS IN THE LOWER TO MID 30S. BREEZY WITH SOUTH WIND 15 TO 25 MPH DECREASING TO 10 TO 15 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.

Puget Sound Marine Forecast:

…SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT…

TODAY…E WIND 10 TO 15 KT RISING TO 15 TO 25 KT. WIND WAVES 1 OR 2 FT BUILDING TO 2 TO 4 FT IN THE AFTERNOON. SNOW DEVELOPING LATE IN THE AFTERNOON.

TONIGHT…SE WIND 20 TO 30 KT. WIND WAVES 3 TO 5 FT. SNOW…MIXING WITH SLEET OR FREEZING RAIN SEATTLE SOUTHWARD LATE.

Brrrr-rr-r-r-r-r-r-r!

 

 

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The Snow is Here!

December 18, 2008 by Leave a Comment

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This fella decided to pull over and chain up after sliding around a bit on Beach Drive.  While I was walking my dog, I noticed the road is pretty absent of cars trying to make it around in the snow.  

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Beach Drive at Jacobsen (photo above).

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The City of Seattle forecast states we'll see up to an inch of snow…we've passed that!

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Enjoying the Winter Weather?

December 16, 2008 by Leave a Comment

DSC_0035We found this happy face while we were out taking photos of homes decorated for the holidays. 

We're in for another blast of winter…this forecast is from the City of Seattle:

…WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT…

 

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