Bomb cyclone strikes Washington state, leaving 600,000 without power

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A powerful storm, known as a bomb cyclone, is hitting Washington state, leaving over 600,000 people without power. The storm has caused at least one death and two injuries due to falling trees. Schools in western Washington have canceled or delayed classes as the storm brings hurricane-force winds of up to 70 mph. The storm is expected to stall over Northern California, bringing significant rainfall in the coming days. Warnings for high winds, flooding, and blizzards have been issued across the Pacific Northwest. Road travel is hazardous due to downed trees and poor weather conditions, prompting caution for motorists.


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