Wind Advisories Hit Western Washington Ahead of Weekend Storm
Gusts of 40 mph or more and heavy rain are forecast across the Olympic Peninsula, coast and north of Seattle through Saturday.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Forecasts
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Wind advisories are in effect for Bellingham, the San Juan and Whidbey Islands, Grays Harbor, the ocean beaches and the Olympic Peninsula. Isolated power outages are possible Friday as gusts reach 40 mph or more, with heavy rain and winds arriving Saturday afternoon.
Why it matters
Gusty winds and saturated conditions raise the risk of isolated outages and hazardous coastal conditions for residents across Washington state. Forecasters expect winds to peak around lunchtime Friday before heavier rain and stronger gusts arrive later in the weekend.
Forecasters report wind gusts of 40 mph or more and coastal waves up to 15 feet, with rainfall of a quarter to half an inch around Seattle and more than double that near the Hoh Rainforest and Forks. Which areas will lose power and how severe the Saturday rain will be remain unconfirmed.
The players
National Weather Service
The federal agency responsible for issuing weather forecasts, watches and advisories across the United States, including the wind advisories covering western Washington.
Seattle Seahawks
The NFL franchise that plays home games at Lumen Field in Seattle, where a Sunday game against the Arizona Cardinals is scheduled amid the forecast weather.
The details
Winds are expected to peak around lunchtime Friday, mainly north of Seattle and along the Olympic Peninsula and coast. Heavy rain with embedded winds of 40 mph or more is forecast to reach Hoquiam, Aberdeen, Long Beach and Port Angeles Saturday afternoon, while Seattle, Bellingham, Tacoma and Everett may see 30 to 40 mph winds around 7 or 8 p.m. Saturday.
Timeline
Friday: Winds peak around lunchtime, with isolated power outages possible.
Saturday afternoon: Heavy rain and 40 mph winds reach the coast and Olympic Peninsula.
Saturday, 6 p.m.: Gusty rain reaches Hood Canal.
Saturday, 7 to 8 p.m.: Winds of 30 to 40 mph reach Seattle, Bellingham, Tacoma and Everett.
Sunday night: Rain wanes and snow levels drop again.
Seasonal Patterns
The wind advisories apply the National Weather Service's standard threshold for gusts near 40 mph, which triggers outage and travel warnings in western Washington's exposed coastal and Olympic Peninsula areas. The pattern of strong November windstorms along this coast is well documented in the region's weather records.
Residents should prepare for isolated power outages Friday with gusts of 40 mph or more, and secure loose outdoor items. Coastal and Olympic Peninsula travelers should expect hazardous conditions and heavy rain Saturday afternoon.
The takeaway
Plan for possible outages and difficult driving on Friday and Saturday by charging devices, securing outdoor items, and checking conditions before heading to the coast or Olympic Peninsula. Rain and gusts may shift, so monitor updates through the weekend.
What happens next
Winds are expected to peak around lunchtime Friday, with heavier rain and stronger gusts arriving Saturday afternoon and evening.
Further reading
For more on what is coming, see the Forecasts section for the latest Washington outlooks.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KOMO.
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