Bomb Cyclone Hits Northwest US, Causes Fatalities

A powerful 'bomb cyclone' swept through the northwest U.S. on November 19, 2024, resulting in one confirmed death and over 600,000 residents left without power due to downed trees and extreme winds. The storm, characterized by winds exceeding 75 mph, caused significant damage, particularly in Lynnwood, Washington, where a woman died when a tree fell on a homeless encampment. In Seattle, a tree fell on a vehicle, trapping a driver temporarily, but that individual is in stable condition. The National Weather Service issued warnings for continued excessive rainfall and strong winds, with gusts reported as high as 101 mph off the coast of Vancouver Island. Power outages extended beyond Washington, affecting Oregon and California as well, with fluctuating outage reports complicating the situation. Local fire departments urged residents to stay indoors and away from windows as emergency services were stretched thin responding to numerous incidents.