The National Weather Service in Seattle issued a Wind Advisory at 2:55 PM this afternoon. The advisory is in effect from 6 PM tonight, December 27th, 2011 until 4 AM tomorrow morning December 28th, 2011. This advisory covers all of the Puget Sound Lowlands, including Shoreline, and Lake Forest Park. Winds are expected to pick up out of the south to southeast after 6pm tonight, and peak between 10 PM and 2 AM. Winds are expected to be sustained between 20-35mph with gusts up to 50mph. This appears to be rivaling the Christmas day winds.
A wind advisory is issued when sustained winds of 30 - 39mph or gusts of 45 - 57mph are likely. Winds this strong can snap small branches, cause local power outages, and knock over small, shallow rooted, unhealthy, or dead trees.
It may not hurt to secure any lose belongings or decorations in personal properties. Stay safe!
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