Bomb cyclone strikes Northwest U.S. causing one death and widespread power outages

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A powerful 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. The storm has brought heavy rain and strong winds, with rainfall expected to reach 12 to 16 inches in parts of northern California and southwest Oregon. Wind gusts have reached up to 101 mph in some areas, leading to downed trees and hazardous conditions. Nearly 600,000 homes in Washington were without power early Wednesday, with additional outages reported in Oregon and California. The National Weather Service has issued warnings for flash flooding, rock slides, and blizzard conditions in various regions.


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