Wind advisory in effect for Tacoma, possible power outages. Here’s what you need to know
The National Weather Service in Seattle issued a wind advisory for Tacoma and several other cities in western Washington early Tuesday morning.
Strong south to southeast winds will be caused by a strong frontal system that is moving into western Washington on Tuesday, Nov. 12.
According to the advisory, which will be in effect from Tuesday at 4 p.m. through Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 4 a.m., south winds are expected to reach 20 to 30 mph with gusts of up to 45 mph in Tacoma.
The NWS warned that the high winds could “blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
Along with strong winds, the frontal system will also bring about heavy rain through Thursday. Tacoma is expected to get between 0.10 to 0.25 inches of rain, according to the NWS.
The NWS forecast shows that Tacoma will experience cold temperatures for the remainder of the week. Temperatures will range between the high 40s and low 50s, with lows ranging between the high 30s to 40s.
This story was originally published November 12, 2024 at 11:38 AM.
