Weather Update
A potent Pacific storm hit the region late Friday night and early Saturday, causing strong winds, thunderstorms, and power outages in Burien and south King County.
According to meteorologist Michael Snyder of Pacific Northwest Weather Watch, the system developed from a jet stream and
“brought some strong gusts”that struck areas such as Normandy Park and SeaTac.
Snyder noted that his own skylight was ripped off his Normandy Park home during the wind event. Wind gusts of 50 mph or more were recorded along coastal Washington during the storm.
- Multiple rounds of thunderstorms rolled through, leaving downed trees and branches across neighborhoods.
- Affected areas include Burien and Federal Way.
Author's summary: Pacific storm causes outages and damage.