Bomb Cyclone Hits Northwest, Causes Damage

A powerful bomb cyclone swept through Washington state, causing widespread destruction and leading to the deaths of two individuals due to falling trees. Wind gusts reached up to 101 mph off the coast and 77 mph in various locations across the state, resulting in nearly 700,000 power outages. Shawn Hawes narrowly escaped injury when a tree crashed into his apartment, prompting him to consider relocating. Emergency services have been heavily engaged, responding to numerous incidents of trees falling on homes and vehicles, while school closures have been implemented due to hazardous conditions. Meteorologists describe this storm as a 'once in a decade' event, with ongoing threats of severe weather as the cyclone lingers. Recovery efforts are expected to take several days, particularly in the hardest-hit areas of Snohomish County and Sudden Valley.