Thursday AM update...

Thursday AM update…

Clouds associated with the next Pacific system currently streaming overhead. Rain from this system begins tonight. This isn’t the system I’m concerned about, but expect some gusty winds with it too.

Very early Saturday we see the next potent system, wind speeds have trended UP since my last post about this storm.

Consider this your second “heads up” to fill those propane tanks, gas tank in the car, check the generator, tune up the chainsaw, and grab an extra extension cord because we might be dealing with a very potent wind event early Saturday morning (early as in 2AM - 10AM).

This first wind event of the season can be challenging for our trees. Wind speeds are expected to be stronger closer to Bellingham, Anacortes, and Friday Harbor.

As we all know, our electricity flows over Deception Pass and down towards us on the south end. We’re the end of the line on an above-ground grid. Any issue north on this island can leave us without electricity.

Tell a friend, like, share, comment, subscribe, and check on any family or neighbors that may need a bit of extra help Saturday morning :)

We’ve got back to back storms following this, nothing with wind speeds on the level expected Saturday, but Atmospheric Rivers are looking likely into next week.