WASHINGTON — The severe weather risk has been expanded across the Olympic Peninsula and into Seattle and other parts of Puget Sound for tonight. The main concern is damaging thunderstorm winds of 60 to 70 mph, which could bring down trees and power lines across western Washington. A waterspout also cannot be ruled out off the coast as stronger storms move ashore from the Pacific.
Severe Risk Covers Seattle, Tacoma, and Olympia
The severe weather risk now covers the heart of the Puget Sound region, including Seattle, Tacoma, Olympia, Everett, and Edmonds. Communities just east of the Sound, including areas near North Bend and Graham, sit along the eastern edge of the risk zone.
Storms in this area could produce damaging wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph. Winds this strong could topple trees, damage roofs, and cause scattered power outages across the metro area, especially where soil is already wet from recent rain.
Olympic Peninsula and Washington Coast Also at Risk
The severe risk stretches across the entire Olympic Peninsula, including Port Angeles, Olympic National Park, and areas along U.S. Highway 101. The coastal community of Aberdeen also falls within the severe zone as storms move in from the Pacific.
A waterspout cannot be ruled out off the coast tonight as storms develop over the water. Boaters and anyone near the shoreline should stay alert, as waterspouts can move onshore and cause damage similar to a weak tornado.
Northern Puget Sound and Southern British Columbia Included
The severe risk also extends north into Bellingham, Mount Vernon, and Coupeville on Whidbey Island. Across the border, Victoria, Vancouver, and Delta in British Columbia are included in the area at risk for damaging winds…