Bomb cyclone strikes northwest US causing power outages and fatalities

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A powerful storm, classified as a "bomb cyclone," hit the northwest U.S. on Tuesday, causing strong winds and heavy rain. The storm resulted in widespread power outages, downed trees, and at least one fatality in Lynnwood, Washington. Over 600,000 homes in Washington were without power, with additional outages reported in Oregon and California. Wind gusts reached 101 mph off Vancouver Island, while parts of Oregon experienced gusts up to 79 mph. The National Weather Service issued warnings for excessive rainfall and high winds, predicting up to 8 inches of rain in northern California. Flood watches and winter storm warnings were also in effect for various regions, complicating travel and safety.


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