Northwest U.S. Faces Devastating Storm and Power Outages

Northwest U.S. Faces Devastating Storm and Power Outages

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Updated 2 months ago

Impact and Response

A severe storm, characterized as a "bomb cyclone," hit the , causing widespread destruction, including a fatality in , and significant property damage across the region.

Emergency services and the issued warnings and advice, urging residents to seek safety from falling trees and to avoid outdoor activities due to the hazardous conditions.

Infrastructure and Safety Measures

Over 600,000 homes in Washington experienced power outages, with fluctuations in reported figures due to technical issues amid the storm, and additional outages reported in Oregon and .

High wind speeds were recorded, with gusts reaching up to 101 mph off the coast of and significant gusts along the Oregon coast and , highlighting the storm's intensity.
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