All about the West Seattle neighborhood around Beach Drive
There is a Wind Advisory in effect starting tonight at 8pm through 8pm Wednesday. Wind Alert‘s forecast seems to align with the advisory with the hot pink streak showing potential gusts in the 40’s.
If this forecast holds true, then we could see some water coming over with tomorrow’s high tide of 12.29 feet around 9:49 am with forecasted gusts of 42 from the southwest.
Of course, this all just a forecast and who knows what Mother Nature will have in store.
Stay safe neighbors!
A Gale Warning is in effect starting 10:00 am tomorrow, Monday, December 8, 2025 with a 12.73 foot tide at 8:16 am.
According to the current forecast from Wind Alert, winds will be potentially gusting 30 mph around 10:00 am and the low tide forecasted of 7.55 feet just before 2:00 pm while the gusts are at their highest.
Tides forecast for Harbor Island area tomorrow.
Gale Warning
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
200 PM PST Sun Dec 7 2025
…SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON…
…SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM PST MONDAY…
…GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PST MONDAY…
* WHAT…For the first Small Craft Advisory, 15 to 25 kt. For the
second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt. For the
Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt.
* WHERE…Puget Sound and Hood Canal.
* WHEN…For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM PST this
afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM to
10 AM PST Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM to 10 PM
PST Monday.
* 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.
PZZ135-081100- Puget Sound and Hood Canal- 200 PM PST
Sun Dec 7 2025
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING
GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING
TONIGHT: S wind 15 to 25 kt, easing to 10 to 20 kt. Waves around 2 to 3 ft. A chance of rain this evening, then rain likely after midnight. A chance of rain late.
MONDAY: S wind 15 to 20 kt, rising to 20 to 30 kt in the afternoon. Gusts up to 40 kt. Waves around 2 to 4 ft. Rain.
MONDAY NIGHT: SW wind 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Waves around 2 to 4 ft. Rain.
City of Seattle Forecast
City of Seattle-
Including the city of Downtown Seattle
130 PM PST Sun Dec 7 2025
TONIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain until early morning, then cloudy with rain at times late in the night. Rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch likely. Lows near 50. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
MONDAY…Breezy. Cloudy with a chance of rain in the morning, then rain in the afternoon. Rainfall amounts a half inch to one inch possible. Highs in the mid to upper 50s. South wind 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph increasing to 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph in the afternoon.
MONDAY NIGHT…Breezy, rain. Rainfall amounts a quarter to a half inch possible. Lows in the mid to upper 40s. Southwest wind 15 to 25 mph. Gusts to 45 mph decreasing to 30 mph after midnight.
And let’s not forget the rain! 😅 Stay safe, neighbors!
During the month of November, Seattle Public Utilities will pick up extra bags of leaves.
If not collected, leaves cause street flooding by clogging storm drains and pipes. By raking your leaves and keeping them out of streets and storm drains, you can reduce ponding and flooding.
To help keep storm drains clear, SPU offers its household waste customers free extra yard waste pick up in the month of November. Put fallen leaves into a paper or compostable lawn and leaf bag or a reusable container with a lid. Household food and yard waste customers can set out up to 10 extra bags of leaves (no food) for FREE each November collection day…
Please do not put leaves and other yard waste in plastic bags.
The new owners of the “rust house” on Beach Drive are curious if anyone has information in this artwork that was installed of the exterior of the home. The piece is 2 feet by 4.5 feet. They would like to know more about this history and possibly find its next home. Please comment below and we’ll get you connected.
There is a gale warning in effect until 1:00 pm this afternoon. I can hear the wind pick up outside my window as I prepare this post. There is a wind advisory until 1:00 pm as well.
The low tide of 2.15 feet was at 7:38 am and we’re heading towards a high tide of 11.35 feet at 2:29 pm.
This wind graph is for Alki Point is from Wind Alert.
...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EARLY THIS MORNING TO 1 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington. * WHEN...From 5 AM early this morning to 1 PM PDT this afternoon. * 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.
Here we go again!
Tomorrow’s tide is at 2:29 pm and estimated to be 11.35 feet. It could be a splashy afternoon along Beach Drive.
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.
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!
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.
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