By Sharyn L. Decker
Lewis County Sirens news reporter
CHEHALIS – The strongest winds today in the southwest interior are expected late this afternoon and early this evening, according to the National Weather Service.
A high wind warning will be in effect until 11 p.m. for most of Western Washington.
In the western half of Lewis County, we could see winds coming from the south at 20 to 35 mph with gusts near 60 mph, according to the NWS.
Weather watchers advise people to secure outdoor objects such as lightweight furniture before the storm.
High winds can topple trees onto roads, vehicles and even roof tops. The NWS reminds the public that falling trees or large branches have been known to cause fatalities. Widespread power outages are possible.
The most severe part of the storm is expected to occur here between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.
No wind warning is in place for the eastern portion of Lewis County.
The only flood warning continues on the Skokomish River in Mason County, with minor flooding.
The very strong Pacific storm system with the potential also for heavy rainfall is the remnants of Pacific Typhoon Songda.
A coastal flood watch is in place for the central coast of Washington, with seas expected greater than 20 feet.
The Grays Harbor County Sheriff’s Office has recommended citizens stay off the beaches and out of the woods because weather conditions could be treacherous.
They suggested others avoid traveling to the county for clam digging or deer hunting this weekend altogether.
• Report power outages to Lewis County PUD at 360-748-9261 or 360-496-6100
• Report power outages to Centralia City Light at 360-736-7040
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To get the latest weather information straight from the primary source, go to the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Seattle page, here
Tags: By Sharyn L. Decker, news reporter
Somebody has been binge watching the new season of Dark Matter during a dark and stormy weekend. Or it’s Mr. Peabody in disguise. Or a Mr. Peabody want-a-be. Yep, in Lewis County, he’s a role model.
If you require inaccurate and misleading reports from corporate news sources for emergency warnings, you’re unprepared.
Preparation is just that, being prepared for whenever, not when corporations say you should get ready.
The worst storms are the ones that come suddenly and without warning.
What we had all week was a public manipulate by fear to buy the old junk off store shelves so they can put new stuff out. All you “storm preppers” helped Duracell and Pampers make more profits in 3 days here in washington and oregon than Microsoft did unveiling the x-box and more than Apple when their company landed on the floor of the stock exchange.
It was a record storm for the sheer number of people suckered into buying stuff the stores didn’t know what to do with and a record for the sheer amount in profits generated by companies who’s profits are usually meager.
I would rather be ready for a big storm and have a little one than to not be prepared at all.
that storm was weak,…