Bomb cyclone strikes northwest US, causing fatalities and power outages

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A powerful bomb cyclone has struck the northwest US, causing severe damage with hurricane-force winds, heavy rain, and snow. The storm has resulted in at least two deaths and left over half a million homes without power. The Weather Prediction Center has issued warnings for excessive rainfall and high winds. Flood watches are in effect in California, where some areas could see over 10 inches of rain. Snowfall is expected in higher elevations, with blizzard conditions possible. In Washington, downed trees have caused fatalities and widespread outages. More than 600,000 power outages were reported, though numbers have since decreased. Travel disruptions are occurring due to hazardous conditions, including road closures in Oregon.


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