EVERETT — Wet and windy is the forecast for the next couple of days.
A storm expected to arrive Thursday evening could last into Saturday, said meteorologist Johnny Burg with the National Weather Service in Seattle.
“We’re expecting a lot of rain and some wind,” he said.
The lowlands could see up to 2 inches of rain with up to 8 inches in the Cascade Range, he said. Some areas of the mountains could see 10 inches of rain.
River flooding is possible, but where and how much depends on the rainfall.
“We have flood watches out for nearly all of the counties here in Western Washington, which includes King and Snohomish counties,” Burg said.
The wind advisory started Thursday afternoon and stays in place until 4 p.m. Friday. Southerly winds could be up to 35 mph, with gusts of up to 50 mph, Burg said.
“With this, some trees and branches could fall and some local power outages are possible as well,” he said.
Most wind storms wrap up within eight hours. This one could last 24 hours, Burg said.
Some local rivers saw flooding around Halloween and Nov. 1, so this won’t be the first winter weather event, but so far, “it’s definitely looking like it’s going to be the wettest and the windiest, duration-wise,” he said.
After the storm, the weather could be cooler and drier for awhile.
Paine Field typically sees 6.1 inches of rain each November — historically the rainiest month of the year. Last November saw fewer than than 4.1 inches.
Rikki King: 425-339-3449; rking@heraldnet.com.
Be prepared
Expect wind and rain to impact driving conditions through Saturday. Consider replacing wiper blades and checking tires.
Have a plan for power outages. Candles aren’t advised because they can start fires.
Clear storm drains.
Don’t drive in floodwater. Expect snow in the mountain passes.
Keep an eye on river levels near your home.
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