Western WA rain, wind causing power outages, airport delays

BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — A surge of moisture from the Pacific moving into Western Washington is bringing rain and wind to the region, causing power outages and airport delays. The National Weather Service in Seattle said Friday that 1 to 2 inches of rain was possible for most lowland locations through Sunday with higher amounts along the coast and in the mountains. A wind warning and an advisory were in effect Friday night in northwest Washington. Puget Sound Energy reported more than 37,000 customers with power outages as of about 6:45 p.m. in that area. KING-TV reported at 5:30 p.m. that some arriving flights at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport were delayed due to high winds.