‘Bomb Cyclone’ batters Northwest US, leaving over 600,000 in the dark and one dead
power outages, and dangerous weather conditions. Known as a “bomb cyclone,” the storm intensified rapidly, bringing powerful winds and heavy rain to Washington, Oregon, and California.
Fatalities and Severe Property Damage
In Lynnwood, Washington, a woman tragically died when a large tree fell onto a homeless encampment, according to South County Fire. The incident was reported on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday night. In Seattle, a tree fell on a vehicle, trapping a person temporarily. Fortunately, the Seattle Fire Department later confirmed that the individual was in stable condition.
The Bellevue Fire Department, located about 10 miles east of Seattle, posted on X: “Trees are coming down all over the city & falling onto homes. If you can, go to the lowest floor and stay away from windows. Do not go outside if you can avoid it.” The message warned of continued hazards, urging residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel during the height of the storm.
Power Outages Affect Hundreds of Thousands
The storm has left over 600,000 people without power in Washington state by early Wednesday morning, with outage numbers fluctuating as weather and utility services struggled to report data due to internet disruptions. Other areas, including Oregon and California, have also been significantly affected. In Oregon, over 15,000 people were without power, and nearly 19,000 in California experienced outages.
Intense Winds and Ongoing Warnings
Wind gusts during the storm have been severe, with the National Weather
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