A bomb cyclone has battered the Pacific Northwest and California since Tuesday, knocking out power and killing at least two people.
Fallen trees litter roads and damage homes in northwest Washington, Associated Press (AP) reported. A woman was killed when a large tree hit a homeless encampment in Lynnwood, Washington. According to To South County Fire. (Related: Fact Check: Did Seattle Woman Kill Her Father Because Trump Won the Election?)
A woman has died after a tree hit her home in Bellevue. According to To fire department personnel.
Correction: Bridle Trails area. pic.twitter.com/J7QEox46ZF
— Bellevue Fire Department (@BvueFD) November 20, 2024
Just after 7pm tonight, firefighters were called to a homeless encampment off Alderwood Mall Parkway in Lynwood after a large tree fell on it. Unfortunately, a woman in her 50s passed away. No other injuries were reported. pic.twitter.com/T9bDpjFAA7
— South County Fire (@SouthSnoFire) November 20, 2024
As of this writing, approximately 500,000 electricity customers in Washington state and more than 35,000 in California are without power. According to Go to PowerOutage.us.
Bomb cyclones represent a process commonly referred to as “bombing” or “rapid intensification of a cyclone over a short period of time.” According to To the Associated Press.
The Bellevue Fire Department said in a statement that “trees have fallen across the city, striking homes.” tweeted. “If possible, go to the lowest floor and stay away from windows. Don't go outside if you can avoid it. Emergency responders are working hard to respond to weather incidents, but safety is their number one priority.” Masu.” (Related article: “There was a body in the tree'': Southern rural area devastated by Hurricane Helen as death toll exceeds 130)
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has closed an 11-mile southbound section of Interstate 5 from Ashland to the California border due to extreme weather, Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) announced. reported.
National Weather Service too warned Regarding the potential for flooding in Oregon and California.
A 945 mb low pressure system continues to stir about 300 miles west of the Olympic Peninsula, according to surface analysis at 00z (4 p.m. PT), coordinated with @NWSOPC. Heavy rain, strong winds and mountain snow will continue across the Northwest into tomorrow as the rain system weakens. pic.twitter.com/lexILCNak8
— NWS Weather Prediction Center (@NWSWPC) November 20, 2024
“Heavy rain, strong winds and mountain snow will continue across the Northwest tomorrow as the system weakens,” the Northwest Weather Forecast Center said Tuesday.
Video footage of the storm showed downed trees and strong wind gusts along the coast and near Seattle.
Bomb Cyclone Havoc in Bellevue! 🌪️ Trees slam into power lines, residents left in the dark! Further damage is expected. 😳
Stay safe and avoid unnecessary travel #Seattle Post pic.twitter.com/qbkynnpW4w— Seattle Submission (@SEATTLESUBMISS) November 20, 2024
This huge tree fell on top @KingCountyMetro 35th Ave NE bus. The bus driver is safe but shaken. There were no passengers. #Bomb Cyclone @KING5 Seattle pic.twitter.com/JgXVIEaNhr
— Madison Wade (@madisoncwade) November 20, 2024
Coastal Bomb Cyclone: Sights and sounds found on Ocean Shores. It's gotten pretty rough next to the Pacific Ocean. #Washington State @komonews pic.twitter.com/C8V4W595K7
— Paul Rivera (@PaulRiveraNews) November 20, 2024
“Trees are ready to protect themselves from southwesterly winds, not easterly winds,” said NWS meteorologist Dana Felton. said Seattle Times. (Related: Police say incendiary device found in Portland ballot box)
Wind gusts peaked at 114 mph in Enumclaw and ranged from 45 to 55 mph in Seattle.
