Bomb cyclone hits California and Pacific Northwest, causing widespread power outages and severe weather warnings

firstpost.com

A powerful storm, classified as a "bomb cyclone," hit the Pacific Northwest and California on Tuesday, causing widespread power outages and downed trees. Over 106,000 customers lost power in Washington, with additional outages reported in Oregon and California. The storm is expected to bring heavy rainfall and strong winds, with gusts exceeding 75 mph in some areas. Flood and high wind watches are in effect, particularly in northern California, where up to 8 inches of rain is forecasted. Authorities are warning of flash floods and hazardous travel conditions. Preparations include clearing drainage systems in Yolo County, California, and providing sandbags to residents. Travel delays are advised in Washington due to high winds and heavy snow in the mountains.


With a significance score of 4.2, this news ranks in the top 8% of today's 17973 analyzed articles.

Get summaries of news with significance over 5.5 (usually ~10 stories per week). Read by 9000 minimalists.