Get ready for power outages before high winds blow through Puget Sound

A couple quick tips: Make sure you have flashlights for everyone in your family and have a plan for a back-up power source.

SEATTLE — High winds are expected across the Puget Sound region Tuesday evening as a bomb cyclone nears the Washington coast, and they could cause widespread power outages.

The highest winds are expected to be on the Eastside, Cascade foothills and Washington coast. Sustained winds of 25 to 40 miles per hour are expected with gusts up to 65 mph, according to the National Weather Service.

Emergency management officials recommend preparing for power outages early so you’re ready when the storm

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