Storm causes power outages and fatalities in northwest US
A powerful storm hit the northwest U.S. on Tuesday, bringing strong winds and heavy rain. The storm caused widespread power outages, downed trees, and resulted in at least one death in Lynnwood, Washington, where a tree fell on a homeless encampment. As of late Tuesday, over 450,000 homes were without power, with significant 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 high winds, flooding, and winter storms across the region. Flood watches are in effect for southwestern Oregon, and a blizzard warning was issued for the Cascades, predicting up to a foot of snow and hazardous travel conditions.