Bomb cyclone causes one death and widespread power outages in northwest U.S

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A severe storm, classified as a "bomb cyclone," has hit the northwest U.S., causing one death and widespread power outages. A woman died in Lynnwood, Washington, when a tree fell on a homeless encampment. Over 600,000 homes in Washington were without power, with additional outages reported in Oregon and California. High winds and heavy rain have led to downed trees and hazardous conditions across the region. The National Weather Service has issued warnings for excessive rainfall, high winds, and potential flooding. Wind gusts reached 101 mph off Vancouver Island, while parts of northern California are under flood and winter storm watches.


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