From the county:
The National Weather Service has predicted high winds for the Southern Washington Coast for Thursday night and Friday. Winds are expected to be sustained at 20-25 mph out of the Southeast changing to the South  with gusts possible to 40 mph.
All residents should prepare for intermittent power outages , and the possibility of falling power lines and trees associated with the winds.

Issued by The National Weather Service, Seattle/Tacoma, WA
4:03 am PST, Tue., Jan. 19, 2010

… HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING… THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A HIGH SURF ADVISORY… WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING. A STRONG LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM ABOUT 300 MILES OFFSHORE WILL SEND LARGE WEST TO SOUTHWEST SWELLS TOWARD THE NORTH AND CENTRAL WASHINGTON COAST TODAY. SWELLS WILL BUILD TO 20 FEET THIS AFTERNOON… THEN GRADUALLY SUBSIDE TO 17 TO 19 FEET LATE THIS EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO FISH OR OBSERVE WAVES FROM ROCKS DURING HIGH SURF CONDITIONS. UNWARY BEACH WALKERS CAN BE CAUGHT OFF GUARD AS WAVES SUDDENLY RACE FARTHER UP THE BEACH THAN NORMAL.

No power outages here reported during last night’s storm. Seems like it has blown through, high surf advisory remains.  From the county:

The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for the entire Washington Coast which ends at 10am Monday morning. There is also a High Surf Advisory issued for the entire Washington Coast ending 4pm Monday. Seas will peak at 20-25 feet.

At 2:30am on Monday, 1540 PUD customers were without power in South Aberdeen, East Grays Harbor County and in the Northern District in Quinault, Kalaloch, Axford Prarie, Neilton and E. Hoquiam Rd. As of 7am, all but 500 Northern District PUD customers have had their power restored.

Issued by The National Weather Service Seattle/Tacoma, WA
2:57 pm PST, Sun., Jan. 17, 2010

… HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM PST MONDAY…

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND WARNING… WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM PST MONDAY. THE HIGH WIND WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* STRONG SOUTH WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP LATER TONIGHT AND ARE EXPECTED TO REACH AS HIGH AS 40 MPH SUSTAINED WITH GUSTS TO 65 MPH PARTICULARLY FOR THE BEACHES AND HIGHER EXPOSED AREAS.

* THE STRONG WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP ALONG THE CENTRAL AND NORTH COAST BEFORE MIDNIGHT TONIGHT AND SPREAD INTO THE WESTERN STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA AREA OVERNIGHT… PEAKING A LITTLE BEFORE DAWN.

According to weather.com, our area has had 9.47 inches of rain, through yesterday. January average: 10.45.

As January is historically our second-rainiest month (just behind December), this is saying something.

Aside from some massive puddles, any submerged roads, out there? And how is SR 109 holding up, North Beachers?

“Another beautiful day on the beach!” one old-timer just remarked to another.

And it’s not going to get any dryer, says the county:

The National Weather Service has posted a Flood Watch for Grays Harbor County which will be in effect until Saturday afternoon. Rain will be heavy locally with the coast receiving the most rainfall. The rain will taper off from the Northwest this afternoon but is expected to continue through the weekend. Storm amounts are expected to be 6-8” on the Olympics and 4-6”the Cascades. The high winds along the coast are expected to decrease by noon.

HIGH WIND WARNING FOR OLYMPIC REGION, HIGH WIND  WATCH  ISSUED FOR THE WASHINGTON COAST, FLOOD WARNING FOR ENTIRE COUNTY, HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR SOUTH WASHINGTON COAST

A High Wind Warning has been issued for the Olympic Region with sustained winds of 60 mph and gusts to 100 mph. A High Wind Watch has been issued for the Washington Coast beginning at 4pm this evening and lasting through late tonight. Sustained South/Southeast winds could be close to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. Peak winds are projected to be between 6pm and midnight.
A Flood Watch is in effect for all of Grays Harbor County from Noon today until Wednesday Afternoon. There is 3-6 inches of rainfall projected for the mountain areas which impact our rivers. At this time, NO RIVERS are projected to reach flood levels although some low lying roads may see some water accumulation due to the rainfall. There is a High Surf Advisory in effect today through tomorrow with moderately high swell in the ocean, with 15-20 foot swells which can impact drainage of the coastal rivers. The swell is projected to remain high for the next few days. Grays Harbor County Emergency Management is monitoring the situation.
Grays Harbor County Emergency Management is alerting all who live along the coast to be prepared for possible power outages and falling trees and limbs.

Issued by The National Weather Service, Seattle/Tacoma, WA
4:40 am PST, Mon., Jan. 11, 2010

… HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TONIGHT…THE HIGH WIND WATCH IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TONIGHT.

* WINDS: SUSTAINED SOUTH TO SOUTHEAST WINDS OF 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 60 MPH ARE POSSIBLE LATE THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH TONIGHT.

* TIMING: STRONG WINDS ARE POSSIBLE LATE THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH TONIGHT WITH THE PEAK WINDS BETWEEN 6 PM PST AND MIDNIGHT.

* IMPACTS: DOWNED TREES AND POWER LINES… WITH POWER OUTAGES WILL BE THE MAIN IMPACT. THERE COULD ALSO BE DAMAGE TO LIGHT STRUCTURES AND SHINGLES TAKEN OFF OF ROOFS.

… HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM PST MONDAY… … HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING…

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND WARNING FOR THE NORTH AND CENTRAL WASHINGTON COAST… WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM PST MONDAY. THE HIGH WIND WATCH IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING.

* WINDS: SUSTAINED SOUTH TO SOUTHEAST WINDS OF 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 60 MPH ARE POSSIBLE WITH THE FIRST WAVE TONIGHT… AND WITH THE SECOND WAVE MONDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

A High Wind Watch has been issued for the Washington Coast beginning at 10pm this evening and lasting until 10pm Monday night. Sustained winds could be close to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

Grays Harbor County Emergency Management is alerting all who live along the coast to be prepared for possible power outages and falling trees and limbs. Due to the continued rainfall, trees could be more susceptible to the impact of high winds and topple. Be extremely alert when walking around downed power lines and fallen trees.

Be prepared for power outages by checking your generators, flashlights and by checking your non perishable food and water supply for your family and pets. DO NOT use a portable generator indoors. DO NOT refill liquid  fuel powered (kerosene, etc) portable heating units indoors