On this day … 12/26 The first Kwanzaa


1946
Bugsy Siegel opens Flamingo Hotel
On December 26, 1946, in Las Vegas, Nevada, mobster Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel opens The Pink Flamingo Hotel & Casino at a total cost of $6 million. The 40-acre facility wasn’t complete and Siegel was hoping to raise some revenue with the grand opening. Well-known singer and comedian Jimmy… read more »
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Seattle and Vicinity ~ Severe Wind – Weather Advisory


From Thu, Dec 26, 7:51 AM PST to Thu, Dec 26, 1:00 PM PST

Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

Where

Hood Canal Area, Bellevue and Vicinity, Bremerton and Vicinity, East Puget Sound Lowlands, Everett and Vicinity, Lower Chehalis Valley Area, Seattle and Vicinity, Southwest Interior, and Tacoma Area.

When

Until 1 PM PST this afternoon.

Impacts

Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Additional Details

Winds will be strongest from Seattle southward through this morning. There will be a range of peak wind gusts from 30 to 50 MPH.

Summary

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicles. Secure outdoor objects.

Issued By

NWS Seattle WA

What

Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

Where

Hood Canal Area, Bellevue and Vicinity, Bremerton and Vicinity, East Puget Sound Lowlands, Everett and Vicinity, Lower Chehalis Valley Area, Seattle and Vicinity, Southwest Interior, and Tacoma Area.

When

Until 1 PM PST this afternoon.

Impacts

Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Additional Details

Winds will be strongest from Seattle southward through this morning. There will be a range of peak wind gusts from 30 to 50 MPH.

Summary

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicles. Secure outdoor objects.

Issued By

NWS Seattle WA