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Posted on: March 11, 2026

[ARCHIVED] Park Closures

Newsflash graphic for a high wind warning.

Al Borlin Park, Lewis Street Park and the South parking lot at Sky River Park have been closed due to a high wind warning. Our staff will monitor the conditions and re-open these areas as soon as it is safe to do so.

"In the Monroe area wind gusts between 33 and 41 mph are expected from 3pm to 10pm.

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Winds in areas from Everett north will switch to northwesterlies at 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph between 8PM and 11PM Wednesday. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicles. Secure outdoor objects."

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