Wind Warnings Issued For Puget Sound As 'The Big Dark' Approaches

SEATTLE, WA - No matter where you live in the Puget Sound region, it's going to be a windy Wednesday. The National Weather Service has issued two different wind warnings on top of a flood watch. The storm system approaching the region Wednesday has been named "The Big Dark" and will bring another storm later in the week.

A wind advisory has been issued for all cities from Seattle to Olympia and stretches east to the Cascades. Expect gusts up to 45 MPH, which might down limbs and power lines.

"Winds of this magnitude can cause minor tree damage and local power outages. This will be the first event of this magnitude this season. Such events commonly bring more impacts in terms of tree damage and power outages than the same wind later in the season," the advisory warns.

Watch: Wind Warnings Issued For Puget Sound As 'The Big Dark' Approaches

Meanwhile, there's a high-wind warning for Edmonds north to the Canadian border. In that area, expect gusts of up to 55 MPH, according to the NWS.

There's also a flood watch in effect for eastern portions of Pierce, King, and Snohomish counties. This watch is mostly for areas in the Cascades.

The winds will begin picking up this afternoon around rush hour and will continue through Thursday morning, according to the NWS.

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