Seattle Power Outage Leaves Over 16,000 Customers Affected

Seattle is currently experiencing significant power disruptions, with over 16,000 customers affected. As of 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, a total of 16,146 residents in North Seattle have lost power, according to Seattle City Light’s outage map.

Current Situation in Seattle

Crews are actively working to identify the cause of this extensive power outage. Preliminary reports indicate that high winds may play a significant role in these disruptions.

Weather Impact

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a wind advisory for western Washington, effective from 4 p.m. Tuesday to 6 a.m. Wednesday. The advisory warns residents of the potential dangers associated with gusty winds.

• Unsecured objects may be blown around.
• Tree limbs are at risk of being uprooted.
• Further power outages could occur due to wind conditions.

This situation is evolving, and residents are advised to stay updated as more information becomes available. El-Balad will provide timely updates on this developing story.