High Wind Warning Issued for Island County and Port Townsend Area Through Thursday Morning
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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NWS Seattle has issued a High Wind Warning for Island County and Port Townsend, warning of 65 mph gusts and potential widespread power outages until 5 AM PDT Thursday.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Island County and Port Townsend Area
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Seattle WA
Wind notices are issued against local thresholds and a defined time window. Confirm both in the original notice before making a current-condition decision.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Island County and Port Townsend Area.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a High Wind Warning for portions of Western Washington. The alert is classified as severe with a high likelihood of impact, issued at 10:05 PM PDT on March 11.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers Island County and the Port Townsend Area.
What You Should Do
People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm and avoid windows. Use extreme caution if you must drive, especially if operating a high-profile vehicle.
Expected Conditions
West winds between 25 and 40 mph are expected, with gusts reaching 55 to 65 mph. These damaging winds are expected to blow down trees and power lines, and widespread power outages are anticipated. Travel will be difficult due to the wind speeds.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective immediately and will remain in place until 5:00 AM PDT on Thursday, March 12.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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