Weather

Puget Sound under tsunami advisory, but currents are the worry, not waves

Submitted by Ray Marcham on Saturday, February 27th, 11:46am

All of the shoreline areas of Puget Sound are under a Tsunami Advisory in anticipation of some impact from the massive overnight earthquake in Chile.

The National Weather Service put out the advisory on Saturday morning for the entire Washington Coast, the Strait of Juan de Fuca, all of the San Juan Islands and all the inland waters in and around Puget Sound and Hood Canal.

The West Coast Tsunami Warning Center in Palmer, Alaska estimates that the waves will enter Puget Sound just after 4 p.m. and get to Seattle around 4:41 p.m. The waves will continue to come into the sound for a few hours after that, with the strongest waves coming about two hours after the first waves come in.

The main issues will not be the waves themselves, as they will likely be not even a foot above normal on average. But the concern is for the currents that will get much stronger than normal, especially as they wash up onto shore. There is also a worry about surges in bays, inlets and harbors along the sound.

So be careful when you're near the water today. Or just watch from a safe distance.

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In bloom...in January?

Submitted by Heather Reese on Friday, January 22nd, 09:58am

KOMO photographer Doug Pigsley sent in this photo from outside his North Seattle home where it appears a plant...is blooming.

Our weather team says we're on track for the warmest January on record. And the plants don't lie.

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Frozen fountain

Submitted by Heather Reese on Friday, December 11th, 09:44am

Allison Hill sent us these pictures of the fountain outside Northwest Hospital.

Sure makes for a pretty picture...but when will it thaw out?

The KOMO weather team says it'll stay chilly this weekend - but should warm up at least into the 30's.

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Baby it's cold out there...

Submitted by Heather Reese on Monday, December 7th, 03:07pm

Even temperatures in the 30's couldn't keep little Asha far from the water.

KOMO photographer Randy Carnell took this photo of the tyke all bundled up at Carkeek Park.

Then he spotted Frank feeding the ducks at Bitter Lake (pictured below).

Looks like folks are ignoring the cold - to enjoy the sun!

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Maple Leaf sunrise

Submitted by Heather Reese on Wednesday, November 25th, 09:56am

KOMO Engineer Brett Jungbluth sent in this picture of a beautiful morning sunrise over Maple Leaf.

Perhaps it's a glimpse into the great (ok, maybe just dry) weather our forecasters are predicting for today - perfect for holiday travel.

But brace yourself for more rain come Thanksgiving day.

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Reminder: Landslide Awareness Meeting

Submitted by Heather Reese on Wednesday, November 18th, 04:22pm

Learn how to protect yourself and your property from landslides at a free meeting on Saturday:

Northgate Community Center (across from the Northgate Mall)
10 a.m. - noon

RSVP by email or call (206) 684-8443.

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Afraid of flooding? Prepare NOW

Submitted by Heather Reese on Thursday, November 5th, 10:57am

Seattle Public Utilities is handing out up to 25 free sandbags to households or businesses in flood-prone areas.

You can pick yours up on Friday or Saturday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at Helene Madison Pool (13401 Meridian N.)

Remember to stack those sandbags with caution. It's illegal to divert water to neighboring properties.

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Will your street be plowed this winter?

Submitted by Heather Reese on Tuesday, October 6th, 04:11pm

After heavy criticism of how crews dealt with snow in December and January, Seattle has redesigned its removal plan.

According to the city's new color-coded map, Aurora Ave. N. and Lake City Way NE will get the heaviest treatment in the North Seattle area. Both streets will be plowed until bare and wet.

The streets in North Seattle that the city is promising to plow one lane in either direction are:

College Way N
5th Ave. NE
Roosevelt Way NE
15th Ave NE
1st Ave NE between 92nd and Northgate Way
Northgate Way
N 115th Street
N 125th Street
130th Street

Curves, hills and stopping zones will be plowed on Meridian Ave N, 1st Ave north of Northgate Way, NE 115th Street, College Way north of 115th Street, NE 92nd Street and Roosevelt Way north of Northgate Way.

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