The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for our area that extends from late morning to early evening with wind gusts that could reach as high as 55 mph.

WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WIND...Southerly 20 to 35 mph with gusts 40-55 mph.

* SOME AFFECTED LOCATIONS...Bellingham, Friday Harbor, Oak Harbor, Mt Vernon, Arlington, Everett, Seattle, Tacoma, Bellevue, Bremerton, Shelton, Olympia, Quillayute, Hoquiam, and Ocean Shores.

* TIMING...Winds will increase late this morning and peak during the afternoon hours. Winds will diminish this evening.

* IMPACTS...Winds will make driving difficult for high profile vehicles. Weak trees or small tree branches may be blown down and result in local power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Weak trees or small tree branches may be blown down and result in local power outages.