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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Windy, Rainy Weather

October 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment

A Gale Watch is still in effect for Saturday.

Wind Alert, the weather ap I often refer to actually shows stronger winds today. Weather and aps often conflict which makes it challenging when you’re trying to figure out plans that may be impacted by the elements.

Here’s Wind Alert for Alki Point as of about 7am this morning.
Another ap I refer to, Windy, shows gusts in the 30s today with gusts up to 42 tomorrow – which is more in line with the gale watch that is in place.

We’ll soon see what type of winds arrive and which forecast is most accurate!

Today’s high tide of 11.16 feet is around 8:04 am and Saturday’s is 11.14 feet at 8:46 am.

 

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Gale Watch for this Saturday

October 23, 2025 by Leave a Comment

Update: Wind Alert is showing strong winds on Friday as well:

Saturday, according to Wind Alert looks a little more calm. Not sure if winds have shifted.

Gale Watch still in effect starting Saturday:

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
452 PM PDT Thu Oct 23 2025

PZZ135-240800-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0018.251026T0100Z-251026T1200Z/
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
452 PM PDT Thu Oct 23 2025

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

Tides for Saturday:

We’ll be watching to see if this is upgraded to a Gale Warning.

URGENT – MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
247 AM PDT Thu Oct 23 2025

PZZ135-231800-
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.A.0018.251026T0100Z-251026T1200Z/
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
247 AM PDT Thu Oct 23 2025

…GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT…

* WHAT…South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt possible.

* WHERE…Puget Sound and Hood Canal.

* WHEN…From Saturday evening through late Saturday night.

* 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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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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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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Windy Weather and High Tides

November 11, 2024 by Leave a Comment

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory starting tomorrow, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 through 4:00 am, Wednesday.

A Small Craft Advisory is in effect during the same time.


Wind Alert is currently showing gusts of 40mph until 7am tomorrow.

Next high tide is predicted to be 12.05 feet on Tuesday at 1:33 pm and 12.27 feet at 2:05 pm on Wednesday.

Hang onto your hats! We’ll see if this forecast stays on track.

 

 

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Wind and Rain: Small Craft Advisory

October 18, 2024 by Leave a Comment

Looks like we could be in for a gusty evening. There currently is a small craft advisory until 2:00 am Saturday.
Puget Sound Tide predictions from NOAA has the next high tides of 12.1 feet at 5:34 pm tonight followed by 11.9 feet at 7:23 am on Saturday.

The Puget Sound Marine forecast:

Puget Sound and Hood Canal- 226 PM PDT Fri Oct 18 2024 SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT SATURDAY
TONIGHT  S wind 15 to 20 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt late. Waves around 2 ft or less. Rain until early morning, then a chance of rain late.
SAT S wind 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less. Rain.

Yes… let’s not forget about the rain!

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Batten Down those Sun Umbrellas!

August 17, 2024 by Leave a Comment

It looks like we’re in for some gusty weather later tonight. WindAlert is currently (3:42 pm) showing gusts of 47 around 11:00 pm tonight.


Combined with lots of (much needed) rain and potential scattered thunderstorms.

Tides are predicted at 11.07 ft at 5:33 pm and 7.46 ft at 10:41 pm followed by 10.20 feet at 3:17 am Sunday.

The forecasts have been very flukey; one moment it’s showing the strong wind and when we check an hour later, it’s backed off.
We are securing anything that could become a projectile…just in case!

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A Windy Welcome to June

June 3, 2024 by Leave a Comment

According to Wind Alert, it’s blowing about 31 mph from the south right now and I believe it! This blustery weather is forecasted to last through tomorrow so you may want to make sure that anything that can take flight in your yard is secured.

As I write this post (7:30 am), there is a Small Craft Advisory until 5:00 am Tuesday morning.


I know I’m not the only person looking forward to the sunny weather that’s coming up this weekend!

8:00 AM UPDATE: Some Beach Drive homes are impacted by a power outage. Seattle City Light expects power to be restored by 11:00 AM.

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10:25 AM UPDATE: A Wind Advisory has been issued:

…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT TUESDAY…

* WHAT…South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* WHERE…Portions of northwest and west central Washington.

* WHEN…Until 11 AM PDT 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.

NOTE: The Puget Sound Marine forecast has not been updated since 2:30 am.  And it looks like power may still be out to those homes along Beach Drive per Seattle City Lights outage map.

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