National Weather Service warns Whatcom County residents of landslide and falling-tree risks from strong winds
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Meteorologist Megan Steiner of the National Weather Service told residents at the Whatcom County Emergency Operations Center that strong winds combined with extremely saturated ground can trigger landslides and falling trees, which may block roads and waterways and cause power outages; she urged people to stay informed and stay safe.
Meteorologist Megan Steiner of the National Weather Service at the Whatcom County Emergency Operations Center issued a brief safety advisory warning residents of Whatcom County about hazards tied to strong winds. She said strong winds combined with “extremely saturated ground” can cause landslides and falling trees, and that those effects can block roads and waterways and lead to power outages.
Steiner emphasized the potential impacts on transportation and utilities and urged residents to monitor forecasts and official local alerts. “Stay informed and stay safe,” she said.
The advisory was a short public-safety announcement from the Emergency Operations Center; no formal actions or orders were recorded in the transcript.