Late summer wind events across Snohomish County tend to expose the weakest point in a tree, usually a limb union that was already compromised. A narrow, V-shaped union between two large limbs is far more prone to splitting than a wider connection.
These weak points often stay hidden until wind puts real pressure on them. A pinched or seamed look where two limbs meet, known as included bark, is one of the clearer warning signs homeowners can watch for.
If a section of your tree's canopy has always looked a little precarious, it is worth having it checked before wind makes the decision for you.
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Real photo of a weak limb union or storm-damaged limb from a past job.
Canva text suggestion: "Check weak limb unions before wind does" or "Storm-ready assessment"