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Puyallup Closes All City Parks Due To High Winds
As a strong storm approached peak strength, Puyallup city officials closed all parks and the river trail.
Editor's note: the above picture is from damage caused by a storm that hit Puyallup in January
PUYALLUP, WA - The city of Puyallup closed all city parks on Friday afternoon as a strong wind storm approached the area. Wind gusts of up to 60 MPH could hit the area when the storm peaks this afternoon between 2 and 5 p.m. Gusts approaching 50 MPH were already being measured in the Puyallup area.
Due to high wind warnings and gusts, #Puyallup's parks are now closed until further notice. (Incl Riverwalk Trail)
— City of Puyallup (@CityofPuyallup) April 7, 2017
Update All City of Puyallup parks are now closed due to high winds. Stay out of all parks for your safety. #puyalluppd
— Puyallup Police (@PuyallupPD) April 7, 2017
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