BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Residents should prepare for gusty winds and minor coastal flooding as fall weather continues this weekend.

The National Weather Service has issued a coastal flood advisory for the lowlands of western Whatcom County from 7 a.m. through noon on Saturday, Nov. 14.

Forecasters say the minor flooding could reach 2.25 ft above ground level along shorelines and low-lying coastal areas.

That could lead to flooding of parking lots, parks and roads, with only isolated road closures expected.

Meanwhile, strong winds are expected to continue throughout the weekend.

Maximum wind gusts are currently forecast to exceed 40 mph on Sunday.