Bomb cyclone causes power outages for over 600,000 in northwest US

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A powerful storm, classified as a "bomb cyclone," hit the northwest U.S. on Tuesday, causing at least one death and widespread power outages. Over 600,000 homes in Washington State lost electricity, with additional outages reported in Oregon and California. The storm brought hurricane-force winds and heavy rain, leading to downed trees and hazardous conditions. Wind gusts reached 101 mph off Vancouver Island, while parts of Oregon experienced gusts up to 79 mph. Warnings for excessive rainfall and high winds remain in effect, with potential flooding and snow in northern California and the Sierra Nevada. Travel disruptions are expected due to severe weather conditions across the region.


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