Approximately 80 homes along Beach Drive are without power during this gale force windstorm.
Winds have been pretty steady. Here’s the latest from Wind Alert for Alki Point.
Power Outage along Beach Drive
October 25, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Gale Warning and Wind Advisory Today
October 25, 2025 by Leave a Comment
It’s the calm before the storm, as I’m writing this just after 7:30 on Saturday morning. There is a Wind Advisory in effect starting at 1:00 pm and a Gale Warning kicks in at 2:00 pm today through Sunday morning. The gale watch from yesterday has been upgraded to a warning because the winds are imminent.
Based on Wind Alert’s current wind prediction for Alki Point, looks like the tides may be in our favor if the forecasts hold true with the strongest winds during low tides.
Current Forecast (as of 7:57 am)
City of Seattle
Including the city of Downtown Seattle
230 AM PDT Sat Oct 25 2025
…WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT SUNDAY…
TODAY…Breezy. Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the morning, then rain at times in the afternoon. Rainfall amounts a tenth to a quarter of an inch possible. Highs in the mid to upper 50s. East wind 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 25 mph becoming south 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph in the afternoon.
TONIGHT…Windy. Rain at times in the evening, then rain likely in the late evening and early morning. Rain at times in the morning. Rainfall amounts a tenth to a quarter of an inch possible. Lows in the mid 40s. South wind 15 to 30 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Gusts to 45 mph.
SUNDAY…Rain at times. Rainfall amounts a tenth to a quarter of an inch possible. Highs in the lower 50s. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Puget Sound and Hood Canal- 258 AM PDT
Sat Oct 25 2025
GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT
SE wind 5 to 10 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt late this morning, then becoming S 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt early this afternoon. Waves building to 3 to 5 ft. Rain.
TONIGHT S wind 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Waves 4 to 6 ft. Rain.
SUN S wind 10 to 15 kt, easing to 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Waves around 2 ft or less. Rain.
NOTE: 35 knots = 40.27 miles per hour. 45 knots= 51.7 miles per hour.
…GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT SUNDAY…
Issued by NWS Seattle WA
* WHAT…South winds 25 to 35 kt.
* WHERE…Puget Sound and Hood Canal.
* WHEN…From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS…Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.
…WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT SUNDAY…
Issued by NWS Seattle WA
* WHAT…Southeast to southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts 35 to
45 mph expected at times.
* WHERE…Portions of northwest and west central Washington.
* WHEN…From 1 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicles. Secure outdoor objects.
Secure outdoor objects.
Stay safe friends!
Windy, Rainy Weather
October 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment
A Gale Watch is still in effect for Saturday.
Wind Alert, the weather ap I often refer to actually shows stronger winds today. Weather and aps often conflict which makes it challenging when you’re trying to figure out plans that may be impacted by the elements.
Here’s Wind Alert for Alki Point as of about 7am this morning. 
Another ap I refer to, Windy, shows gusts in the 30s today with gusts up to 42 tomorrow – which is more in line with the gale watch that is in place.
We’ll soon see what type of winds arrive and which forecast is most accurate!
Today’s high tide of 11.16 feet is around 8:04 am and Saturday’s is 11.14 feet at 8:46 am.
Gale Watch for this Saturday
October 23, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Update: Wind Alert is showing strong winds on Friday as well:
Saturday, according to Wind Alert looks a little more calm. Not sure if winds have shifted.
Gale Watch still in effect starting Saturday:
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 452 PM PDT Thu Oct 23 2025 PZZ135-240800- /O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0018.251026T0100Z-251026T1200Z/ Puget Sound and Hood Canal- 452 PM PDT Thu Oct 23 2025 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...
Tides for Saturday:
We’ll be watching to see if this is upgraded to a Gale Warning.
URGENT – MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
247 AM PDT Thu Oct 23 2025
PZZ135-231800-
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.A.0018.251026T0100Z-251026T1200Z/
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
247 AM PDT Thu Oct 23 2025
…GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT…
* WHAT…South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt possible.
* WHERE…Puget Sound and Hood Canal.
* WHEN…From Saturday evening through late Saturday night.
* IMPACTS…Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to
47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing
and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide
additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider
altering their plans.
Seattle Night Out is TONIGHT
August 5, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Grab your neighbors for a block party tonight to celebrate Seattle Night Out! This annual event is a fun way to stay catch up with neighbors and keep up with the scoop. The more we know each other and stay in contact, the safer we all are…and it’s a good time!
New Mural at Emma Schmitz Viewpoint
May 31, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Have you seen the new mural at Emma Schmitz Viewpoint? Community volunteers plus Lafayette Elementary students created this mural, spearheaded by neighbor Dave Stockert.
Photos compliments of Beach Drive neighbor, Gretchen.
Video from BDB’s sponsor….me! 🙂
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Are you missing a Walker Bay?
May 27, 2025 by Leave a Comment
It appears that a Walker Bay (guessing) 8 is adrift heading north towards Emma Schmitz Viewpoint. 
Super Dooper Low Tides
May 27, 2025 by Leave a Comment
We have some very low tides this week:
-3.99 ft at 11:33 AM on Tuesday, May 27th
-4.06 ft at 12:19 PM on Wednesday, May 28
-3.65 ft at 1:07 PM on Thursday, May 29th
Reverse Mortgage Workshop
May 14, 2025 by Leave a Comment
And now a word from our sponsor (me!) about an upcoming online workshop I’m co-hosting on reverse mortgages.
This event takes place on Thursday, May 22, 2025 from noon to 1:00 pm. Log-in from your computer and learn more about this financial tool that can help you or someone you know, with your financial retirement goals.
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