PACIFIC NORTHWEST | WEATHER | November 14, 2026
Quick Take
- Another strong Pacific storm will bring damaging gusts to the Washington and Oregon coasts and the San Juan Islands tonight.
- Wind advisories run from 4 p.m. Saturday to 4 a.m. Sunday, with gusts up to 55 mph in San Juan County and 50 to 60 mph along the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
- Falling branches and scattered power outages are possible, especially since the ground is soaked and trees are already stressed.
What’s coming?
This is the second strong storm in a row for the Northwest. A deep low-pressure system offshore will push a powerful front onto the coast this evening, with winds rising ahead of it and peaking overnight.
Along the Washington coast, gusts over 50 mph are possible at the Pacific beaches late Saturday and Saturday night. Seas will build past 20 feet near shore, with waves of 30 to 40 feet farther offshore. Along the Strait of Juan de Fuca, gusts could reach 50 to 60 mph.
Where and when?
The National Weather Service in Seattle has wind advisories in effect from 4 p.m. Saturday to 4 a.m. Sunday for the Washington coast and San Juan County. In the San Juans, southeast winds of 25 to 35 mph could gust up to 55 mph. A gale watch also covers the northern inland waters from Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning.
Gusts over 45 mph are likely across Island County and areas north and west of Everett. Around Puget Sound, including Seattle, southerly winds should gust 20 to 35 mph. Rain will be heavy at times late Saturday night into early Sunday.
Along the Oregon and southwest Washington coasts, exposed beaches and headlands could see gusts near 58 mph. Inland, gusts over 45 mph are possible overnight in the Blue Mountain foothills and the Grande Ronde Valley.
Who feels it most?
Island and coastal communities face the biggest risk of power outages and downed trees. Ferry riders in the San Juans should expect possible delays or cancellations, and drivers of high-profile vehicles may struggle on exposed roads and bridges.
Coastal residents should also watch for minor flooding at high tide. Beachgoers face dangerous surf, since large waves can wash far up the beach without warning.
What should you do?
Before the wind picks up this evening, secure or bring in outdoor decorations, patio furniture and trash cans. Charge your phones and backup batteries, and keep flashlights where you can find them in case the power goes out.
Stay away from beaches and jetties during the storm. Avoid parking or walking under large trees, and treat any downed power line as live. Watch for standing water on roads during heavy rain overnight, and check ferry schedules before you travel Sunday morning.
What comes next?
Winds will ease through Sunday as the front moves inland, though showers and a breezy day will linger. Southern Oregon’s strongest winds will stay along the coast, and they will weaken as the front moves east.
Forecasters expect a drier pattern to settle in next week, giving crews time to clear storm damage and restore power before the next system arrives.
By the Numbers
| Detail | Figure |
|---|---|
| Wind advisory window | 4 p.m. Sat to 4 a.m. Sun |
| San Juan County gusts | Up to 55 mph |
| Strait of Juan de Fuca gusts | 50 to 60 mph |
| Coastal seas | Over 20 feet |
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