The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for several areas in western Washington, warning of strong gusts through 5 a.m. Saturday.
The advisory affects San Juan County, Western Whatcom and Skagit counties, the Admiralty Inlet area, and cities including Everett, Bellingham, Mount Vernon, and Port Townsend.
Winds from the south are expected to reach 20 to 30 mph, with gusts of up to 45 mph. Some localized areas could experience gusts as high as 50 mph…