Seattle-area officials, including Puget Sound Energy (PSE), are preparing for a new atmospheric river bringing more wind and rain after last weekend’s damaging storm. PSE is ready to respond, but warns that saturated soil may lead to more downed trees and extended power restoration times.
SEATTLE – Hundreds of customers woke up Saturday to power outages as an atmospheric river moved into the Puget Sound region overnight.
While this windstorm is not expected to be as strong as the last one, keep reading to learn more and stay with Seattle for the latest information.
“We’re watching the forecast and preparing for strong winds across our service area this weekend, with gusts forecasted up to 50 mph on Saturday. We’re concerned about the combination of high winds, saturated soils, and trees that still have foliage, which could lead to power outages across our service area,” read a portion of the PSE statement.
If you are experiencing a power outage and don’t see crews in your neighborhood, you can report outages via the web or phone.
Utility companies have crews on the scene and are working to restore power.
As of Saturday morning, the restoration is expected to be ongoing throughout the weekend. Seattle City Light expects to have customers back online around 10 a.m. and Puget Sound Energy estimates several restorations by 1 p.m.
For those residents in the dark, we’ve put together some tips to keep you safe during a power outage.
Residents are encouraged to report outages to their respective utility providers and to follow safety guidelines to ensure their well-being during the inclement weather.
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The Source: Information in this story came from the Seattle weather team, the National Weather Service and various western Washington power utility companies.
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