The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Advisory for January 18th.
Difference between High Wind Watch and Warning
High Wind Watch
A High Wind Watch is issued when the following conditions are possible:
1) sustained winds of 40 mph or higher for one hour or more
OR
2) wind gusts of 58 mph or higher for any duration.
Wind Advisory
A Wind Advisory is issued when the following conditions are expected:
1) sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph for an hour or more.
AND/OR
2) wind gusts of 46 to 57 mph for any duration.
High Wind Warning
A High Wind Warning is issued when the following conditions are expected:
1) sustained winds of 40 mph or higher for one hour or more
OR
2) wind gusts of 58 mph or higher for any duration.
WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM PST SATURDAY...
The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 2 PM this afternoon to 6 AM PST Saturday.
The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * WIND...Southerly winds, 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* Timing...Windy conditions will develop this afternoon, easing Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Winds may snap tree branches and cause local power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 2 PM this afternoon to 6 AM PST Saturday.
The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * WIND...Southerly winds, 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* Timing...Windy conditions will develop this afternoon, easing Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Winds may snap tree branches and cause local power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.