Powerful storm batters Pacific Northwest with hurricane-force winds and heavy rain

A powerful extratropical cyclone has struck the Pacific Northwest, intensifying rapidly and causing significant damage. The storm, captured in a satellite image on November 19, features hurricane-force winds and heavy rain, affecting nearly 600,000 people in Washington state. The cyclone has led to widespread power outages, with about 30,000 customers in British Columbia also impacted. At least two fatalities have been reported. The storm has generated an atmospheric river, expected to bring 12 to 16 inches of rain to parts of Oregon and California. Flood watches and wind warnings are in effect across northern California and Oregon. The Pacific Northwest is anticipated to see improvements by Friday, depending on the storm's impact on the region's infrastructure.