Sydney Weather Alert 🌧️ Seattle residents brace themselves as extensive rain mixes with strong gusts sweeping through western Washington starting Friday morning! Heavy rainfall expected throughout daylight hours necessitates clear storm drains to prevent flooding. Friday showcases the peak wind speeds, reaching up to 30-45 mph in central and southern Puget Sound areas—potentially higher near coastal regions where a gust advisory warns of winds surpassing 50 mph locally 🌬️. This potent system could dump two inches or more rain by Sunday across lowlands within the Seattle area, emphasizing preparedness for potential localized flooding risks. Looking ahead to Saturday and beyond into early next week, expect sustained cool temperatures alongside lingering showers until at least Tuesday of subsequent weeks 📅. Stay vigilant with updates from your trusted local meteorologist Brian MacMillan as winter approaches sooner than anticipated in areas like Snoqualmie Pass 🏔️ Stay informed on all weather developments and more by signing up for our daily Seattle Newsletter or downloading the LOCAL app—your go-to source for real-time news, forecasts, and events right here 📲 #SeattleWeatherAlert#워싱턴웨스트날씨 #폭풍주의보