We've got a buoy report pretty close to the storm center offshore. And it's about what was expected. Buoy 5 is 300 nautical miles west of Aberdeen - reporting sustained winds 56 mph gusting 74 mph. And pressure 950.5 millibars. #wawx

An example of the localized nature of these winds: Winds are now extending downward from the terrain of the Cascades and Sea-Tac is gusting to 38 mph. 18 miles away at Tacoma-Narrows it's 7 mph. #wawx

I don’t care if you’re a weather hobbyist or a professional meteorologist, this is one of the most pristine real-life examples of (explosive) extratropical cyclogenesis that I’ve observed in quite some time. I know there’s plenty of severe and winter weather fanatics out there,

Its crazy out there tonight

Those blizzard conditions last night were no joke. We received over a foot of snow & fortunately, we are getting a break from this crazy weather. Our plows are out doing our part, make sure to do yours by slowing down and following all traction tire requirements. Please & Thanks.

Tornado Warning including Aberdeen WA, Hoquiam WA and Ocean Shores WA until 4:45 PM PST

I know, I know....I hate to derail your holiday shopping, but you may want to think twice before you buy the 370 square miles of wrapping paper.

Tornado Warning including Silverton OR, Mount Angel OR and Scotts Mills OR until 6:00 PM PST

Cell near Tacoma showing some potential rotation on radar. Any eyes on it? #wawx

Did KATX just go down? NWS Seattle

Mesmerizing water vapor loop of a strong storm swirling off the Pacific Northwest coast today.

Low pulling in gusts now to 70 mph in Hoquiam/Aberdeen. The pair of 47 mph blows in Seattle & Everett accompanied the squall line that brought heavy rain, hail and lightning to the north Sound in the 6 pm hour. Still plenty of gusts to go as the low moves inland tonight! #WAwx

Since I can’t sleep because of the wind - have a thunder and lightning video from the squall line earlier. #wawx

Today’s sunset was a spectacular one - Lake Tye in Monroe. #wawx Shannon O'Donnell

Sharing my four favorite photos from tonight’s storms. #wawx Morgan Palmer NWS Seattle Shannon O'Donnell

Slo-mo bolt action. #thunderstorm #wawx #lightning Morgan Palmer NWS Seattle Shannon O'Donnell

One more epic crawler slo-mo, this one courtesy of my husband James. #wawx NWS Seattle Shannon O'Donnell Morgan Palmer

Mammatus in Lynnwood right now. NWS Seattle Shannon O'Donnell