It might be a windy Christmas Eve in Tacoma and the broader region amid a wet and cool weather forecast for this week, according to the National Weather Service.
The NWS said Monday that although forecast models show “a large degree of uncertainty” over wind speeds, there could be southerly gusts as high as 60 mph affecting much of the region Wednesday. The seven-day forecast for Tacoma, however, notes that gusts may reach 31 mph.
“A strengthening surface low tracking northwards will bring widespread precipitation on Wednesday, with the potential for gusty winds,” according to the NWS’ area forecast discussion. “Unsettled weather will continue Thursday into late week with troughing over the Western US.”…