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High Wind Warning 4, NWS Seattle, WA

December 23, 202513 counties in Washington

NWS Seattle, WA issued this high wind warning at Dec 23, 2025, 8:09 PM PST for 13 counties in Washington. It took effect at Dec 24, 2025, 10:00 AM PST. It was in force for . No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 23, 2025, 8:09 PM PST (04:09 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 24, 2025, 10:00 AM PST
Expired
Dec 24, 2025, 8:54 AM PST
In force
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

Counties Grays Harbor County, WA, Island County, WA, Jefferson County, WA, King County, WA, Kitsap County, WA, Lewis County, WA, Mason County, WA, Pierce County, WA, San Juan County, WA, Skagit County, WA, Snohomish County, WA, Thurston County, WA, Whatcom County, WA

The radar

The Seattle radar (KATX), 56 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 04:12 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Quillayute State, WA (KUIL), launched 00:00Z, 4.2 hours before the alert went out and 146 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Quillayute State, WA at 00:00Z on 2025-12-24Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Quillayute State, WA at 00:00Z on 2025-12-24The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 91 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
570 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
76 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
91 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
160 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
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The text

As transmitted.

283 
WWUS76 KSEW 240409
NPWSEW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
809 PM PST Tue Dec 23 2025

WAZ330>332-240515-
/O.CAN.KSEW.HW.A.0003.251224T1800Z-251225T0300Z/
Northern Washington Coast-Grays Harbor County Coast-Lower
Chehalis River Valley-
Including Aberdeen, Westport, Ozette, Neah Bay, La Push, Queets,
Quillayute, Hoquiam, and Ocean Shores
809 PM PST Tue Dec 23 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED...

The high wind watch has been replaced with a warning for the 
interior, an advisory for the foothills, and has been cancelled for 
the coast.

$$

WAZ001-310>312-324-333-241300-
/O.UPG.KSEW.HW.A.0003.251224T1800Z-251225T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.HW.W.0004.251224T2100Z-251225T0300Z/
San Juan County-Lowlands of Western Whatcom County-Lowlands of
Western Skagit and Northwestern Snohomish Counties-Downtown
Everett / Marysville Area-Port Townsend Area-Island County-
Including Friday Harbor, Snohomish, Langley, Marysville,
Sedro-Woolley, Mount Vernon, Lake Stevens, Burlington,
Bellingham, Anacortes, Freeland, and Port Townsend
809 PM PST Tue Dec 23 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 7 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Island County, Lowlands of Western Skagit and Northwestern 
  Snohomish Counties, Lowlands of Western Whatcom County, Port 
  Townsend Area, San Juan County, and Downtown Everett / Marysville 
  Area.

* WHEN...From 1 PM to 7 PM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will initially begin as 
  east/northeasterly in the morning before an abrupt shift to 
  southerly by midday, with which the strongest winds will occur. 
  Highly saturated soils will allow for an enhaced risk of tree 
  damage and uprooting.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees 
and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home 
during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must 
drive.

&&

$$

WAZ313>320-322-323-241300-
/O.UPG.KSEW.HW.A.0003.251224T1800Z-251225T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.HW.W.0004.251224T1800Z-251225T0300Z/
Shoreline / Lynnwood / South Everett Area-Eastside-City of
Seattle-Lowlands of Pierce and Southern King Counties-Olympia and
Southern Puget Sound-Lowlands of Lewis and Southern Thurston
Counties-Middle Chehalis River Valley-Willapa and Black Hills-
Northern Hood Canal-Eastern Kitsap County-
Including Mercer Island, Seattle, McCleary, Kent, Lynnwood,
Chehalis, Port Ludlow, Newport Hills, Pe Ell, Brinnon, Seabeck,
Holly, Montesano, Olympia, Leland, Renton, Redmond, Elma, Fords
Prairie, Grand Mound, Tacoma, Kirkland, Tumwater, Quilcene,
Kingsgate, Bremerton, Everett, Bothell, Silverdale, Lacey,
Edmonds, Richmond Highlands, Rochester, Kenmore, and Federal Way
809 PM PST Tue Dec 23 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Kitsap County, Middle Chehalis River Valley, 
  Northern Hood Canal, City of Seattle, Eastside, Lowlands of Lewis 
  and Southern Thurston Counties, Lowlands of Pierce and Southern 
  King Counties, Olympia and Southern Puget Sound, Shoreline / 
  Lynnwood / South Everett Area, and Willapa and Black Hills.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will initially begin as 
  east/northeasterly in the morning before an abrupt shift to 
  southerly by midday, with which the strongest winds will occur. 
  Highly saturated soils will allow for an enhaced risk of tree 
  damage and uprooting.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees 
and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home 
during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must 
drive.

&&

$$

WAZ321-241300-
/O.NEW.KSEW.HW.W.0004.251224T1800Z-251225T0300Z/
Southern Hood Canal-
Including Skokomish
809 PM PST Tue Dec 23 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Southern Hood Canal.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will initially begin as 
  east/northeasterly in the morning before an abrupt shift to 
  southerly by midday, with which the strongest winds will occur. 
  Highly saturated soils will allow for an enhaced risk of tree 
  damage and uprooting.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees 
and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home 
during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must 
drive.

&&

$$

WAZ305-308-241300-
/O.UPG.KSEW.HW.A.0003.251224T1800Z-251225T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.WI.Y.0028.251224T1200Z-251225T0300Z/
Foothills and Valleys of the North Cascades-Foothills and Valleys
of Pierce and Southern King Counties-
Including Lea Hill, Maple Valley, Granite Falls,
Covington-Sawyer-w, Elk Plain, Enumclaw, South Hill, Darrington,
Sudden Valley, and Prairie Ridge
809 PM PST Tue Dec 23 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph, shifting 
  abruptly to south 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph, are expected.

* WHERE...Foothills and Valleys of the North Cascades and Foothills 
  and Valleys of Pierce and Southern King Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will initially begin as 
  east/northeasterly in the morning before an abrupt shift to 
  southerly by midday, with which the strongest winds will occur. 
  Highly saturated soils will allow for an enhaced risk of tree 
  damage and uprooting.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high 
profile vehicles. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

WAZ306-307-309-241300-
/O.NEW.KSEW.WI.Y.0028.251224T1200Z-251225T0300Z/
Foothills and Valleys of Snohomish and Northern King Counties-
Foothills and Valleys of Central King County-Foothills and
Valleys of Thurston and Lewis Counties-
Including Sahalee, Morton, Duvall, Monroe, Pine Lake, Eastgate,
North Bend, Mirrormont, and Mossyrock
809 PM PST Tue Dec 23 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph, shifting 
  abruptly to south 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph, are expected.

* WHERE...Foothills and Valleys of Central King County, Foothills 
  and Valleys of Snohomish and Northern King Counties, and Foothills 
  and Valleys of Thurston and Lewis Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will initially begin as 
  east/northeasterly in the morning before an abrupt shift to 
  southerly by midday, with which the strongest winds will occur. 
  Highly saturated soils will allow for an enhaced risk of tree 
  damage and uprooting.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high 
profile vehicles. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

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3 follow-up statements
411 
WWUS76 KSEW 240413 CCA
NPWSEW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Seattle WA
813 PM PST Tue Dec 23 2025

WAZ330>332-240515-
/O.CAN.KSEW.HW.A.0003.251224T1800Z-251225T0300Z/
Northern Washington Coast-Grays Harbor County Coast-Lower
Chehalis River Valley-
Including Aberdeen, Westport, Ozette, Neah Bay, La Push, Queets,
Quillayute, Hoquiam, and Ocean Shores
813 PM PST Tue Dec 23 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED...

The high wind watch has been replaced with a warning for the 
interior, an advisory for the foothills, and has been cancelled for 
the coast.

$$

WAZ001-310>312-324-333-241300-
/O.UPG.KSEW.HW.A.0003.251224T1800Z-251225T0300Z/
/O.COR.KSEW.HW.W.0004.251224T2100Z-251225T0300Z/
San Juan County-Lowlands of Western Whatcom County-Lowlands of
Western Skagit and Northwestern Snohomish Counties-Downtown
Everett / Marysville Area-Port Townsend Area-Island County-
Including Friday Harbor, Snohomish, Langley, Marysville,
Sedro-Woolley, Mount Vernon, Lake Stevens, Burlington,
Bellingham, Anacortes, Freeland, and Port Townsend
813 PM PST Tue Dec 23 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 7 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Island County, Lowlands of Western Skagit and Northwestern 
  Snohomish Counties, Lowlands of Western Whatcom County, Port 
  Townsend Area, San Juan County, and Downtown Everett / Marysville 
  Area.

* WHEN...From 1 PM to 7 PM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will initially begin as 
  east/northeasterly in the morning before an abrupt shift to 
  southerly by midday, with which the strongest winds will occur. 
  Highly saturated soils will allow for an enhanced risk of tree 
  damage and uprooting.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees 
and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home 
during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must 
drive.

&&

$$

WAZ313>320-322-323-241300-
/O.UPG.KSEW.HW.A.0003.251224T1800Z-251225T0300Z/
/O.COR.KSEW.HW.W.0004.251224T1800Z-251225T0300Z/
Shoreline / Lynnwood / South Everett Area-Eastside-City of
Seattle-Lowlands of Pierce and Southern King Counties-Olympia and
Southern Puget Sound-Lowlands of Lewis and Southern Thurston
Counties-Middle Chehalis River Valley-Willapa and Black Hills-
Northern Hood Canal-Eastern Kitsap County-
Including Mercer Island, Seattle, McCleary, Kent, Lynnwood,
Chehalis, Port Ludlow, Newport Hills, Pe Ell, Brinnon, Seabeck,
Holly, Montesano, Olympia, Leland, Renton, Redmond, Elma, Fords
Prairie, Grand Mound, Tacoma, Kirkland, Tumwater, Quilcene,
Kingsgate, Bremerton, Everett, Bothell, Silverdale, Lacey,
Edmonds, Richmond Highlands, Rochester, Kenmore, and Federal Way
813 PM PST Tue Dec 23 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Kitsap County, Middle Chehalis River Valley, 
  Northern Hood Canal, City of Seattle, Eastside, Lowlands of Lewis 
  and Southern Thurston Counties, Lowlands of Pierce and Southern 
  King Counties, Olympia and Southern Puget Sound, Shoreline / 
  Lynnwood / South Everett Area, and Willapa and Black Hills.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will initially begin as 
  east/northeasterly in the morning before an abrupt shift to 
  southerly by midday, with which the strongest winds will occur. 
  Highly saturated soils will allow for an enhanced risk of tree 
  damage and uprooting.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees 
and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home 
during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must 
drive.

&&

$$

WAZ321-241300-
/O.COR.KSEW.HW.W.0004.251224T1800Z-251225T0300Z/
Southern Hood Canal-
Including Skokomish
813 PM PST Tue Dec 23 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Southern Hood Canal.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will initially begin as 
  east/northeasterly in the morning before an abrupt shift to 
  southerly by midday, with which the strongest winds will occur. 
  Highly saturated soils will allow for an enhanced risk of tree 
  damage and uprooting.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees 
and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home 
during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must 
drive.

&&

$$

WAZ305-308-241300-
/O.UPG.KSEW.HW.A.0003.251224T1800Z-251225T0300Z/
/O.COR.KSEW.WI.Y.0028.251224T1200Z-251225T0300Z/
Foothills and Valleys of the North Cascades-Foothills and Valleys
of Pierce and Southern King Counties-
Including Lea Hill, Maple Valley, Granite Falls,
Covington-Sawyer-w, Elk Plain, Enumclaw, South Hill, Darrington,
Sudden Valley, and Prairie Ridge
813 PM PST Tue Dec 23 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph, shifting 
  abruptly to south 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph, are expected.

* WHERE...Foothills and Valleys of the North Cascades and Foothills 
  and Valleys of Pierce and Southern King Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will initially begin as 
  east/northeasterly in the morning before an abrupt shift to 
  southerly by midday, with which the strongest winds will occur. 
  Highly saturated soils will allow for an enhanced risk of tree 
  damage and uprooting.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high 
profile vehicles. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

WAZ306-307-309-241300-
/O.COR.KSEW.WI.Y.0028.251224T1200Z-251225T0300Z/
Foothills and Valleys of Snohomish and Northern King Counties-
Foothills and Valleys of Central King County-Foothills and
Valleys of Thurston and Lewis Counties-
Including Sahalee, Morton, Duvall, Monroe, Pine Lake, Eastgate,
North Bend, Mirrormont, and Mossyrock
813 PM PST Tue Dec 23 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph, shifting 
  abruptly to south 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph, are expected.

* WHERE...Foothills and Valleys of Central King County, Foothills 
  and Valleys of Snohomish and Northern King Counties, and Foothills 
  and Valleys of Thurston and Lewis Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will initially begin as 
  east/northeasterly in the morning before an abrupt shift to 
  southerly by midday, with which the strongest winds will occur. 
  Highly saturated soils will allow for an enhanced risk of tree 
  damage and uprooting.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high 
profile vehicles. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

62
981 
WWUS76 KSEW 241226
NPWSEW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
426 AM PST Wed Dec 24 2025

WAZ313>323-242030-
/O.CON.KSEW.HW.W.0004.251224T1800Z-251225T0300Z/
Shoreline / Lynnwood / South Everett Area-Eastside-City of
Seattle-Lowlands of Pierce and Southern King Counties-Olympia and
Southern Puget Sound-Lowlands of Lewis and Southern Thurston
Counties-Middle Chehalis River Valley-Willapa and Black Hills-
Southern Hood Canal-Northern Hood Canal-Eastern Kitsap County-
Including Richmond Highlands, Montesano, Lacey, Kirkland,
Kingsgate, Silverdale, Renton, Newport Hills, Fords Prairie,
Brinnon, Grand Mound, Tacoma, Holly, Kenmore, Port Ludlow, Mercer
Island, Elma, Seabeck, Edmonds, Bremerton, Kent, Bothell,
Lynnwood, Redmond, Seattle, Rochester, Skokomish, Olympia,
Chehalis, Tumwater, Quilcene, Leland, Pe Ell, Everett, Federal
Way, and McCleary
426 AM PST Wed Dec 24 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 
PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will initially begin as 
  east/northeasterly in the morning before an abrupt shift to 
  southerly by midday, with which the strongest winds will occur. 
  Highly saturated soils will allow for an enhanced risk of tree 
  damage and uprooting.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees 
and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home 
during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must 
drive.

&&

$$

WAZ001-310>312-324-333-242030-
/O.CON.KSEW.HW.W.0004.251224T2100Z-251225T0300Z/
San Juan County-Lowlands of Western Whatcom County-Lowlands of
Western Skagit and Northwestern Snohomish Counties-Downtown
Everett / Marysville Area-Port Townsend Area-Island County-
Including Burlington, Friday Harbor, Mount Vernon, Port Townsend,
Lake Stevens, Langley, Bellingham, Sedro-Woolley, Anacortes,
Freeland, Snohomish, and Marysville
426 AM PST Wed Dec 24 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 
PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Island County, Lowlands of Western Skagit and Northwestern 
  Snohomish Counties, Lowlands of Western Whatcom County, Port 
  Townsend Area, San Juan County, and Downtown Everett / Marysville 
  Area.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will initially begin as 
  east/northeasterly in the morning before an abrupt shift to 
  southerly by midday, with which the strongest winds will occur. 
  Highly saturated soils will allow for an enhanced risk of tree 
  damage and uprooting.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees 
and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home 
during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must 
drive.

&&

$$

WAZ305>309-242030-
/O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-251225T0300Z/
Foothills and Valleys of the North Cascades-Foothills and Valleys
of Snohomish and Northern King Counties-Foothills and Valleys of
Central King County-Foothills and Valleys of Pierce and Southern
King Counties-Foothills and Valleys of Thurston and Lewis
Counties-
Including Maple Valley, Morton, Duvall, Darrington, Eastgate,
Sudden Valley, Enumclaw, Mirrormont, Pine Lake, Sahalee, South
Hill, Monroe, Prairie Ridge, Covington-Sawyer-w, Elk Plain, North
Bend, Mossyrock, Lea Hill, and Granite Falls
426 AM PST Wed Dec 24 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph, shifting 
  abruptly to south 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph, are expected.

* WHERE...Foothills and Valleys of the North Cascades, Foothills and 
  Valleys of Central King County, Foothills and Valleys of Pierce 
  and Southern King Counties, Foothills and Valleys of Snohomish and 
  Northern King Counties, and Foothills and Valleys of Thurston and 
  Lewis Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will initially begin as 
  east/northeasterly in the morning before an abrupt shift to 
  southerly by midday, with which the strongest winds will occur. 
  Highly saturated soils will allow for an enhanced risk of tree 
  damage and uprooting.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high 
profile vehicles. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MGF
444 
WWUS76 KSEW 241654
NPWSEW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
854 AM PST Wed Dec 24 2025

WAZ313>323-241800-
/O.CAN.KSEW.HW.W.0004.251224T1800Z-251225T0300Z/
Shoreline / Lynnwood / South Everett Area-Eastside-City of
Seattle-Lowlands of Pierce and Southern King Counties-Olympia and
Southern Puget Sound-Lowlands of Lewis and Southern Thurston
Counties-Middle Chehalis River Valley-Willapa and Black Hills-
Southern Hood Canal-Northern Hood Canal-Eastern Kitsap County-
Including Fords Prairie, Pe Ell, Bremerton, Bothell, Montesano,
Seabeck, Olympia, Port Ludlow, Tumwater, Edmonds, Richmond
Highlands, Kent, Everett, Leland, Skokomish, Elma, McCleary,
Mercer Island, Newport Hills, Kingsgate, Kenmore, Grand Mound,
Redmond, Seattle, Brinnon, Silverdale, Lacey, Chehalis, Lynnwood,
Tacoma, Federal Way, Renton, Quilcene, Holly, Rochester, and
Kirkland
854 AM PST Wed Dec 24 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The wind forecast has been reduced, but elevated wind gusts are 
still expected. This product will be replaced by a Wind Advisory.

$$

WAZ001-310>312-324-333-241800-
/O.CAN.KSEW.HW.W.0004.251224T2100Z-251225T0300Z/
San Juan County-Lowlands of Western Whatcom County-Lowlands of
Western Skagit and Northwestern Snohomish Counties-Downtown
Everett / Marysville Area-Port Townsend Area-Island County-
Including Marysville, Friday Harbor, Burlington, Mount Vernon,
Port Townsend, Anacortes, Freeland, Snohomish, Lake Stevens,
Langley, Bellingham, and Sedro-Woolley
854 AM PST Wed Dec 24 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The wind forecast has been reduced, but elevated wind gusts are 
still expected. This product will be replaced by a Wind Advisory.

$$

WAZ305>309-250100-
/O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-251225T0300Z/
Foothills and Valleys of the North Cascades-Foothills and Valleys
of Snohomish and Northern King Counties-Foothills and Valleys of
Central King County-Foothills and Valleys of Pierce and Southern
King Counties-Foothills and Valleys of Thurston and Lewis
Counties-
Including Elk Plain, Enumclaw, Maple Valley, Granite Falls, South
Hill, Covington-Sawyer-w, Sahalee, Pine Lake, Eastgate, Prairie
Ridge, Morton, Mirrormont, Darrington, Monroe, Mossyrock, Duvall,
Lea Hill, North Bend, and Sudden Valley
854 AM PST Wed Dec 24 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph, shifting 
  abruptly to south 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph, are expected.

* WHERE...Foothills and Valleys of the North Cascades, Foothills and 
  Valleys of Central King County, Foothills and Valleys of Pierce 
  and Southern King Counties, Foothills and Valleys of Snohomish and 
  Northern King Counties, and Foothills and Valleys of Thurston and 
  Lewis Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will initially begin as 
  east/northeasterly in the morning before an abrupt shift to 
  southerly by midday, with which the strongest winds will occur. 
  Highly saturated soils will allow for an enhanced risk of tree 
  damage and uprooting.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high 
profile vehicles. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this high wind warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Seattle, WA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high wind warning went out at Dec 23, 2:31 PM PST, 5 hours 38 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 23, 2:31 PM PST, 5 hours 38 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Seattle WA
231 PM PST Tue Dec 23 2025

.SYNOPSIS...
Quiescent weather is expected this afternoon, with more activity
expected tomorrow. A deepening low pressure system will be
moving up along the coast into western Washington tomorrow,
favoring strong wind potential in Puget Sound and along the
coast, in addition to some rainfall. Unsettled weather is
expected again this weekend and into early next week.

&&

.SHORT TERM /TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT/...
The primary weather feature to watch in the short term will be
the low pressure system moving up from the south tomorrow. As it
moves north and strengthens, wind gusts have increased in the
forecast though uncertainty still remains. For more on that, see
the wind section of this discussion here:

Wind: A compact low pressure system developing along the northern
California coast this evening will lift northward toward the Pacific
Northwest on Wednesday. Models continue to struggle with the path
and subsequent strength of the surface low as it approaches Western
Washington midday Wednesday. Morning runs of the HREF and REFS
continued to show mean gusts of 45-50 mph through Puget Sound as
well as coastal areas by early to mid afternoon Wednesday with 90th
percentile data showing gusts in the realm of 60 mph. As with many
high wind producing storm systems (i.e. last week), deference is
also given to the rate of change of surface pressure and
topographically driven contributions. As of this morning,
isallobaric plots from both the GFS and NAM were still showing 8 to
12 millibars of pressure rise in just 3 hours through a swath of the
coast and Puget Sound on Wednesday afternoon. Funneling that through
a north/south oriented channel like Puget Sound can act to enhance
the wind...especially when 850 millibar winds are roughly from the
same direction at 60+ knots. Given the ongoing uncertainty, a high
wind watch has been issued for much of the lowlands and will let
following shifts decide on warnings versus advisories. 27

In addition to the wind, there will also be some rain with this
system, but amounts aren't looking particularly impressive. A
few tenths of an inch up to a quarter inch throughout Puget
Sound and around an inch in the north Cascades and portions of
the Olympics. In the context of the last few weeks, certainly
not impactful rain amounts. Additional, light rain amounts are
expected Thursday, with calmer weather expected over the
weekend.

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&&

.LONG TERM /FRIDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
Upper level ridging appears to be the favored forecast solution
late in the week into the weekend, which would be a welcome
break from the last few weeks of intense activity. This reprieve
will be relatively short lived as unsettled weather is favored
in the week two timeframe from the CPC. There is potential for
more atmospheric river activity in this period, but there is not
solid confidence on this as of now.

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&&

.AVIATION...
VFR cigs prevail for all terminals this afternoon with light
ENE winds. Rain will be reintroduced to most terminals late
tonight around 09Z. Locations that could see reductions
overnight to MVFR and/or IFR include OLM and PWT for stratus and
low cigs. ESE winds will increase tomorrow morning generally
around 12Z, but there is a sharp increase and direction change
to southerly in the early afternoon that will affect all
terminals. High end gusts in Puget Sound could near 45-50 kts
between 20Z-01Z.

KSEA...VFR and light winds presently at the terminal. These
conditions are likely to linger throughout the evening, with an
expected increase in the ESE winds to 8-10 kts beginning after
06Z. Rain chances return after 09Z as the next system
approaches. Expect ESE gusts to 20-25 kts to begin after 14Z,
and a rapid shift and increase to S winds after 19Z. Confidence
has grown in gusts reaching 45-50 kts at the terminal tomorrow
afternoon.

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&&

.MARINE...
A strong surface low pressure system is expected to lift northward
across the coastal waters or Olympic Peninsula on Wednesday. This is
expected to produce gales across nearly all area waters. A broad
surface trough will remain to the southwest of the area and high
pressure over interior British Columbia for a period of northerly
flow on Thursday into Friday. Surface high pressure will build over
the waters this weekend for a quieter period of weather.

Seas will subside below 10 feet tonight into Wednesday. Seas may
briefly approach 10 feet Wednesday afternoon into Wednesday night,
but generally are expected to remain below 10 feet into the end of
the week.

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&&

.HYDROLOGY...
Rivers across western Washington continue to trend downward as
precipitation across the region lightens up. The Skokomish
River is the only river to remain in flood stage until
Wednesday.

Additional rainfall throughout the week is not expected to cause
any additional rises to area rivers, and flooding outside of the
Skokomish River in Mason County is not expected over the next 7
days.

Additionally, the threat of landslides has decreased across
western Washington.

JD/15

&&

.SEW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WA...High Wind Watch from Wednesday morning through Wednesday
     evening for City of Seattle-Downtown Everett / Marysville
     Area-Eastern Kitsap County-Eastside-Foothills and Valleys
     of Pierce and Southern King Counties-Foothills and
     Valleys of the North Cascades-Grays Harbor County Coast-
     Island County-Lower Chehalis River Valley-Lowlands of
     Lewis and Southern Thurston Counties-Lowlands of Pierce
     and Southern King Counties-Lowlands of Western Skagit and
     Northwestern Snohomish Counties-Lowlands of Western
     Whatcom County-Middle Chehalis River Valley-Northern Hood
     Canal-Northern Washington Coast-Olympia and Southern
     Puget Sound-Port Townsend Area-San Juan County-Shoreline
     / Lynnwood / South Everett Area-Willapa and Black Hills.

PZ...Gale Warning from 1 AM Wednesday to 1 AM PST Thursday for
     Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To
     60 Nm-Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island
     Out 10 Nm-Coastal Waters From James Island To Point
     Grenville 10 To 60 Nm-Coastal Waters From James Island To
     Point Grenville Out 10 Nm-Coastal Waters From Point
     Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To 60 Nm-Coastal Waters
     From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm-West
     Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.

     Small Craft Advisory from 1 AM Wednesday to 1 AM PST Thursday
     for Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.

     Gale Warning from 9 AM Wednesday to midnight PST Wednesday
     night for Admiralty Inlet-East Entrance U.S. Waters
     Strait Of Juan De Fuca-Northern Inland Waters Including
     The San Juan Islands.

     Gale Warning from 9 AM to 10 PM PST Wednesday for Puget Sound
     and Hood Canal.

&&

The office that day

Everything else NWS Seattle, WA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 23, 8:09 PM PSTWind AdvisorySEWGrays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, King, Kitsap, Lewis and 7 more16 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.