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   From: nospam@ix.netcom.com   
      
   The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for several areas   
   in western Washington, warning of strong gusts through 5 a.m. Saturday.   
      
   The advisory affects San Juan County, Western Whatcom and Skagit counties,   
   the Admiralty Inlet area, and cities including Everett, Bellingham, Mount   
   Vernon, and Port Townsend.   
      
   Winds from the south are expected to reach 20 to 30 mph, with gusts of up   
   to 45 mph. Some localized areas could experience gusts as high as 50 mph.   
      
   The advisory also covers the North Coast, including communities like   
   Forks, La Push, and Neah Bay. Winds in these areas are expected to be   
   similarly strong, potentially leading to downed tree limbs and power   
   outages.   
      
   At just after 7 p.m. Friday, over 24,000 customers were without power.   
   According to Clallam County PUD, over 50% of customers in the county were   
   without power.   
      
   By 11 p.m., just under 8,000 customers were without power, most along the   
   coast.   
      
   Windy day on the Island, so far maximum wind gust of 60 mph recorded on   
   base!   
      
   Posted by Gina Mumford on Friday, October 18, 2024   
      
   Drivers are urged to use extra caution.   
      
   Residents are also advised to secure outdoor objects that could be blown   
   away by the wind.   
      
   https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/just-over-24000-customers-without-power-   
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