EVERETT — Wet, gusty weather visited once again on Saturday, arriving after nightfall and promising to stick around for hours.
Gusts had reached about 30 miles per hour in the Everett area by 7 p.m. The initial blow came later and softer than many had feared, but the storm was just beginning.
“The wind gusts are steadily coming up as the low-pressure center continues to move northeast,” said Logan Johnson, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Seattle.
“We’re still expecting some gusty winds here probably until 10 or 11 p.m.”
Conditions were much harsher by that point in the San Juan Islands, with wind gusts up to 50 mph.
The Snohomish County PUD reported scattered outages throughout the county. Early Saturday evening, 9,000 customers were without power, mostly in Brier, Silver Lake and Bothell.
Local rivers remained well below flood stage.
The region has been soaked, with 2.2 inches of rain recorded at Paine Field from Thursday to Saturday.
Fear of the gathering storm led to the cancellation of events around the area. They included the Lake Stevens High School homecoming dance Saturday, which the school planned to reschedule.
Also postponed Saturday was the Out of the Darkness Walk, an event in Everett to raise money for suicide prevention and mental health research. No new date had been set.
The Everett Farmers Market was closed Sunday, which was to have been its final day of operations for the season.
Forecasters predicted less blustery conditions on Sunday, with likely showers and temperatures reaching the upper 50s.
Showers were again expected Monday.
Noah Haglund: 425-339-3465; nhaglund@heraldnet.com. Twitter:@NWhaglund.
Important post-storm numbers and websites
- Report outages to the Snohomish County PUD at 425-783-1001.
- PUD outage map: http://outagemap.snopud.com/
- For a life-threatening situation or medical emergency, call 911. Only text 911 if you’re unable to call.
- For non-emergencies, call 425-775-3000 if you’re in Brier, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mill Creek, Mountlake Terrace, Mukilteo or Woodway. For the rest of Snohomish County, call 425-407-3999.
The Snohomish County PUD power-loss tips
- Call the PUD promptly to report an outage. The following information is crucial: the customer’s name, house number, street name and status of other lights in the neighborhood.
- Stay at least 30 feet away from any fallen power lines, including lines that are sagging or broken. Don’t cut up fallen trees that are entangled with power lines. Assume all lines could deliver a deadly jolt.
- Try to remember what was turned on at the time the power went out and turn the switches to those items to the “off ” position. Turn off anything that has a heating element, such as an electric oven, an iron, or a toaster. This will help prevent a fire when the power comes back on.
- Unplug sensitive electronics to prevent damage from potential electrical surges. No need to turn off hot water heaters.
- Keep your refrigerator and freezer closed as much as possible. The contents should be good for at least 24 hours if the door is kept closed. After that, use dry ice.
- Don’t use generators or barbecues indoors.
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