A powerful storm with strong winds, rain and snow left nearly 300,000 people without power in Washington state late Wednesday.
A massive storm considered a “bomb cyclone” hit western Washington on Tuesday and Wednesday, causing more damage. 294,000 state residents Power may be lost, according to the latest figures from tracking website poweroutage.us.
A bomb cyclone occurs when the pressure at the center of a storm decreases, increasing its intensity. AccuWeather announced Wednesday. This morning, it was said to be “likely the strongest storm ever observed off the coast of Washington state.”
Two people have died as a result of the storm that hit the Pacific Northwest state. A woman in her 50s has died after a “large” tree fell on a homeless encampment. According to the South County Fire Departmentprovides emergency medical and fire services to Snohomish County.
A Bridle Trails neighbor was killed when a tree fell on his home, according to reports. Bellevue Fire Department.
“The caller was transported to a safe location until conditions near his home improved.” the fire department said. “Our thoughts are with the families and communities we know have been affected by this death.”
they are residents were warned on Tuesday. “If possible, go downstairs and away from windows. Don't go outside if you can.”
Wind gusts reached 161 mph off Vancouver Island and up to a foot of snow fell in several locations in Washington state, AccuWeather said. Several schools were closed in Seattle. The storm brought snowstorms and heavy rain to Oregon and northwestern California.
Congressional Progressive Caucus Chairwoman Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) said the Seattle Public Library “remains open as a community resource as our region recovers from this storm.”
“If you need a place to warm up, charge your devices, or take a break, visit one of our stores.” she added on Wednesday.
