EVERETT — The National Weather Service has issued a high wind watch for the western parts of Snohomish County, with Wednesday forecasts predicting possible 50-60 mph gusts.
Beginning around noon on Wednesday, northeastern winds could suddenly shift to strong southernly winds, National Weather Service meteorologist Dustin Guy said on Tuesday.
“Wind speeds of 25 to 35, maybe some gusts over 50 miles an hour, very suddenly occurring in the afternoon, and that would last for maybe two or three hours,” he said. “Again, it’s just a high wind watch. We’re still working on the details, but there’s potential for a brief but high-impact wind event tomorrow afternoon.”
The lowlands of Snohomish County can also expect some rain, with forecasts suggesting up to a quarter inch of rain.
Areas closer to the Cascade Range could see some snow, with Skykomish predicted to reach a Wednesday night low of 31 degrees before warming back up to 45 degrees Thursday.
The weather service issues a high wind watch when winds of 40 mph or higher are possible for one hour or more and wind gusts of 58 mph or higher for any duration.
Eliza Aronson: 425-339-3434; eliza.aronson@heraldnet.com; X: @ElizaAronson.
Eliza’s stories are supported by the Herald’s Environmental and Climate Reporting Fund.
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