Wild weekend weather

From County Emergency Management: The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Special Weather Statement for Western Washington today. A significant Fall and Winter weather event is predicted to arrive this weekend. Strong South Southwest winds will affect the coastal areas along with heavy rainthroughout the County. The ocean swells are expected to grow to 20-25 feet.  At this time, a few computer models are showing sustained winds between 20-30 mph from the South Southwest. Many other computer models tracking the storm, show sustained winds well above 40 mph. That means gusts will be much higher! The daily high temperatures are expected to be in the low 50’s to upper 40’s.  The event will grow quickly and last Saturday & Sunday. More information will become available as the event approaches.

This is the first volatile weather event of what has been predicted to be many significant weather events this Fall and Winter. Grays Harbor County Emergency Management recommends that you prepare your home and family for the upcoming Fall & Winter hazardous weather.  Winterize your home, check your generators, clean chimneys, stock up on food and water items and be prepared for power outages and possible road flooding.

Always use caution around downed tree limbs and power lines. Never use a generator inside of your home! Become aware of the warning signs

of Carbon Monoxide poisoning. For more information on how to become Pro-Active, contact Grays Harbor Emergency Management by visiting our website, , call us at (360) 249-3911 or e-mail us at GHCDEM@co.grays-harbor.wa.us