Posted 5 hours ago
High Wind Warning now in effect until 11 PM PDT this evening.
Timing: The storm is moving faster and winds are expected to begin rising sooner than previously expected. Winds will begin rising over the Southwest interior late this morning. Strongest winds are now expected over the Southwest interior and greater Puget Sound region during the early to mid afternoon.
Winds: south to southeast wind 25 to 40 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph in the early to mid afternoon. Winds becoming southwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph late this afternoon.
Impacts: power outages and downed trees are likely. Some damage to buildings is possible. Remember that falling trees and tree limbs can cause serious injury or death.