SEATTLE, Wash. — Meteorologists are concerned about several hazards in western Washington.
The National Weather Service issued a high wind watch covering western Whatcom and Skagit Counties Friday morning through Saturday afternoon.
They expect south winds rising to 25 to 40 mph with possible gusts up to 60 mph Friday, then a second burst of equally strong westerly winds are possible Saturday morning.
Risks of floods and landslides are high in much of western Washington for the next few days as the NWS is forecasting heavy rainfall through Saturday.