Bomb cyclone causes one death and leaves over 500,000 without power on West Coast

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A severe storm system, described as a "bomb cyclone," has left over 500,000 customers without power on the West Coast. One person died in Lynnwood, Washington, due to a falling tree as winds reached up to 77 mph. The storm has caused significant damage, including downed trees and power lines. Emergency services are responding to incidents, including rescuing individuals trapped by fallen trees. The National Weather Service warns that strong winds will continue into Wednesday morning. In addition to the Pacific Northwest, Northern California is facing heavy rainfall, with forecasts of 10 to 15 inches. This could lead to flash flooding and landslides. A separate storm is expected to develop off the Northwest coast later this week.


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