We’re kicking off fall with a “barking dog report”. It’s been a while since we’ve issued a barking dog report so here’s a quick refresher. Whenever we’re preparing for serious weather, typically with the potential for flooding or strong winds, we try to issue a “barking dog report”. You can consider it similar to your neighbors dog who might bark to give a warning…it could be nothing or it could be something to be concerned about. For the record, Scupper and I are not weather experts. 🙂
We are checking out the upcoming forecast which seems to have long periods of strong winds starting in the wee hours tomorrow morning through Sunday. Check out the current graph from WindAlert.
Current Puget Sound Marine Forecast as of 7:51 this morning:
WED S wind 10 to 20 kt rising to 15 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Wind waves 2 to 4 ft. Rain.
WED NIGHT S wind 15 to 25 kt. Wind waves 2 to 4 ft. THU S wind 15 to 25 kt easing to 10 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Wind waves 2 to 4 ft.
THU NIGHT S wind 10 to 20 kt. Wind waves 1 to 3 ft.
Luckily it looks like the upcoming tides won’t be high enough to cause flooding (at least not with our home).
Hopefully this storm just provides some spectacular splash. Stay safe, Neighbors!
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches
expected. Precipitation will turn to rain later this evening
near the water and at lower elevations. The highest hilltop
locations could set wet snow persist later into the night.
* WHERE...The Seattle Tacoma metro area.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM PST this evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be difficult.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
For the latest road conditions in Washington state, call 5 1 1.
...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 4 PM PST
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6
inches expected. Local snowfall accumulations of 8 inches. North
to northeast winds will increase late tonight and Saturday to 15
to 30 mph with some local gusts to 45 mph. The wind will likely
reduce visibility at times due to blowing snow, especially near
shorelines of the inland waters.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington,
including Seattle, Everett, Tacoma, Bremerton, Bellevue, North
Bend, Redmond, Kent, Port Angeles, Sequim, Oak Harbor, and Mount
Vernon.
* WHEN...From Noon today to 4 PM PST Saturday. The heaviest
snowfall accumulations for most of the area will occur between 3
PM this afternoon and 10 PM this evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A period of 2 inch per hour snowfall
accumulations is likely during todays late afternoon and evening
commute in the Tacoma, Everett, Seattle, and Bremerton area.
Travel is likely to become very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
could contribute to reduced visibility late tonight into
Saturday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency.
For the latest road conditions in Washington state, call 5 1 1.
Puget Sound - Hood Canal Marine Forecast - Gale Watch 6:00 PM - Saturday Night (Last updated:
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