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• Severe High Wind Watch until Sun 4:00 AM

  Northern Washington Coast

  What to do: Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.

  * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the High Wind Watch, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Northern Washington Coast. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 1 PM PST this afternoon. For the High Wind Watch, from Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will be strongest Saturday afternoon into early Saturday evening.

  From the National Weather Service (Seattle WA).

• Minor High Surf Advisory until Sun 10:00 PM

  Northern Washington Coast; Grays Harbor County Coast

  What to do: Never turn your back on the ocean and keep children and pets close. Know the tides and forecast conditions. Follow warning signs and respect barriers.

  * WHAT...Large breaking waves along the coast. * WHERE...Northern Washington Coast and Grays Harbor County Coast zones. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Large breaking waves can knock people off their feet, move driftwood and debris, and crash over rocks and jetties. People can be injured or drown while observing the ocean. Localized beach and coastal erosion is expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Caution should be used when in or near the water, especially those who will be participating in razor clam digging.

  From the National Weather Service (Seattle WA).

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