A powerful “bomb cyclone” struck the northwest U.S. on Tuesday evening, causing widespread destruction and leaving over 600,000 homes in Washington State without power.
The storm, fueled by the strongest atmospheric river of the season, brought hurricane-force winds and heavy rain. Oregon experienced more than 15,000 power outages, while nearly 19,000 homes in California were also affected.
In Lynnwood, Washington, a falling tree hit a homeless encampment, killing a woman. Another tree in Seattle crashed onto a vehicle, trapping an occupant briefly before they were rescued and reported stable. The storm caused significant damage across the region, with downed trees blocking roads and damaging homes. Bellevue’s fire department advised residents to stay indoors as trees continued to fall across the city....Read Full Article [Click Here>]
Wind gusts along the Oregon coast reached 79 mph, with Mount Rainier in Washington recording 77 mph. The National Weather Service (NWS) warned of hazardous conditions, advising people to avoid windows and exterior rooms during the storm and exercise caution while traveling.
In northern California, flood and high wind warnings were issued, with up to eight inches of rain expected in some areas. A winter storm watch was also in effect for the northern Sierra Nevada. The Pacific Northwest remains on high alert as heavy rain and wind continue through the week.
