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Calmer Seattle weather ahead after powerful winds rip through region
After forceful winds ripped through much of western Washington Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning, tens of thousands of people woke up without power.
SEATTLE - After forceful winds ripped through much of western Washington Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning, tens of thousands of people woke up without power.
As of 11:00 a.m., winds have eased.
Temperatures in Puget Sound will range in the low 50s this afternoon. (FOX 13 Seattle)
Quieter and drier weather is forecast in Seattle for Wednesday afternoon. (FOX 13 Seattle)
How high did the wind gusts reach in Seattle?
Wind gusts generally ranged between 30 mph and 40 mph from Tuesday evening into early Wednesday. However, stronger gusts reached up to 50 mph in areas like SeaTac and Tacoma.
The most intense winds were recorded along the coast.
Take a look at maximum winds from our windstorm Tuesday night to Wednesday morning. (FOX 13 Seattle)
For the most part, wind gusts ranged in the 30 and 40 mph range Tuesday evening through early Wednesday. However, some winds became even stronger. (FOX 13 Seattle)
Thunderstorms and torrential rain in Snohomish County
In Snohomish County, thunderstorms and torrential rain developed before sunrise. As of 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, only light showers were ongoing over the mountains.
The FOX 13 Seattle weather team will be watching for minor coastal flooding until noon. For this reason, a coastal flood advisory is posted for the highlighted areas below, specifically for communities along the shorelines and other low-lying spots. There could be inundation to two feet above ground level.
Minor coastal flooding is possible this morning near the shorelines of Seattle, Tacoma, Bellingham and Bremerton. (FOX 13 Seattle)
Are there any river flood warnings still in effect?
Yes. There are still several river flood warnings in effect around the region. You can see them on the maps below.
Flood Warnings are still in effect for multiple rivers in Western Washington. (FOX 13 Seattle)
Flood Warnings are also posted for the Satsop and Grays Rivers. (FOX 13 Seattle)
What are Seattle temperatures going to be like on Wednesday?
We hit our high temperatures before daybreak Tuesday, ahead of the cold front that marched through the region.
Later Wednesday afternoon, temperatures will range in the low 50s under partly to mostly cloudy skies. It could still be slightly breezy Wednesday afternoon, but winds won’t be a problem.
Increasing clouds and fewer showers will continue into Thursday and Friday. Scattered showers will be on-and-off in nature through the weekend and into the start of next week.
Temperatures will primarily range in the 50s this week in Seattle. (FOX 13 Seattle)
Take good care,
Meteorologist Abby Acone
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