A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Lewis, Thurston, Pierce, and King counties until 9 p.m. tonight.
Large, damaging hail is the greatest threat from these storms, with hail sizes possibly exceeding official Severe Thunderstorm criteria, which is wind gusts of 58 mph or greater and/or hail of one inch in diameter or larger. The last time we had a verified report of hail of one inch or larger was in Lewis County in 2017. Hail of one inch or larger can damage vehicles, roofs, and trees, and be very dangerous to anyone outside, including pets.
Bellevue police offered residents without a car garage safe parking at the Eastgate or South Bellevue park and ride garages…