Bomb cyclone causes one death and power outages for over 700,000 in Washington state

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A powerful storm, known as a "bomb cyclone," has caused significant damage in the Pacific Northwest, resulting in at least two deaths and power outages for over 700,000 people. A woman was killed by a falling tree in Lynnwood, Washington. The storm has also affected Oregon and California, bringing heavy rain and strong winds. In Washington, utility companies are struggling to restore power due to hazardous road conditions. More than 491,000 customers remain without electricity. As the storm moves away from Washington, Oregon and California are expected to face continued severe weather, including flooding and high winds. Flood advisories have been issued, particularly for Northern California, where heavy rainfall is forecast.


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