SEATTLE — A Wind Advisory for the Puget Sound expired Monday afternoon.
The National Weather Service Seattle issued a Wind Advisory, starting at 6 a.m. and lasting until 12 p.m. Monday. The advisory was initially in place for the east Puget Sound lowlands, but NWS Seattle extended the advisory to include Seattle, Everett, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Marysville, Tacoma, Redmond, Kirkland, Bothell, Kenmore, Newport Hills, Sahalee and Pine Lake.
Forecasters said there will be southeast winds of 25 to 35 mph, with wind gusts of up to 50 mph expected. The strongest wind gusts are expected in the North Bend area.
NWS Seattle said Sea Tac had the highest wind gusts (59 mph) at around 8:30 a.m.
Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects, tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages could happen, the NWS Seattle said in its advisory. Puget Sound Energy has reported 148 active outages that have left 19,312 people without power as of 12 p.m.
The NWS Seattle said winds will move south and gradually weaken Monday afternoon and evening.
The City of Covington tweeted just after 9:30 a.m. that a power line fell down at the 183rd block of Wax Road.
Wax Road between 180th and 196th is closed due to the downed power line, the city said in the tweet.
Weather officials advise to secure outdoor objects and use extra caution while driving. The Washington Department of Traffic recommended increasing following distance, keeping both hands on the wheel and being aware of high-profile vehicles while driving with strong wind gusts in the area.
This week's forecast
Tuesday: A few early morning showers otherwise clearing to mostly sunny. Highs around 50.
Wednesday: Partly sunny early with increasing rain later in the afternoon. Highs near 50.
Thursday-Friday: Rain, possibly heavy at times on both days as an atmospheric river brushes through the area. Possible local flooding and some river flooding. It also will be blustery at times. High temperatures stay in the upper 40s to mid-50s.
Saturday: Off and on showers. Highs around 50.
Sunday: Increasing rain. Highs around 50.