Charge your devices and expect a few big branches to fall as the National Weather Service is predicting wind gusts up to 40 MPH on Capitol Hill Tuesday night and more severe windstorm conditions in the region as “anomalously strong storm system” moves in.

The storm will take on different dimensions than typical events as easterly winds will whip across Western Washington caused by the low pressure front.

The NWS is recommending people “secure loose outdoor items, stay clear of trees and downed power lines, and prepare for power outages.” It has issued a wind advisory for the area from 2 PM Tuesday to 4 AM Wednesday.

This summer, areas of Capitol Hill suffered day-long power outages due to an unusual June windstorm. Areas of leafy, single family-home dominated blocks remain particularly vulnerable to service disruptions. CHS reported here on how areas of Capitol Hill with less large scale multifamily apartment development have been left behind in the city’s efforts to move more of its electrical infrastructure underground.

Seattle City Light told CHS this summer it is in the process of developing a long-term plan that includes systemwide upgrades to Seattle’s underground infrastructure but there is no timeline yet for implementation.

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