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High wind warning in Tacoma today

The National Weather Service issued a high wind warning in Tacoma, Olympia and Shelton through noon today.

STACIA GLENN; Staff writer
Published: Dec. 17, 2012 at 6:06 a.m. PST — Updated: Dec. 17, 2012 at 12:14 p.m. PST
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Life-long Day Island resident Janna Novak works to remove driftwood that was lodged under her vehicle by a morning flood that swept over the lowest part of the island around 9a.m. Monday, Dec. 17, 2012. Some home owners reported up to four inches of water in their homes during the flood. (JOE BARRENTINE/Staff photographer)

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