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weather1 year ago

Bomb Cyclone Leaves 500,000 Without Power Amid Thanksgiving Travel Chaos

A 'bomb cyclone' storm has caused significant destruction in western Washington, resulting in at least two fatalities and leaving 474,000 people without power. The storm, which hit on Tuesday night, brought down numerous trees, blocked roads, and led to school closures across the Puget Sound area. Power outages are expected to last for several days, with Seattle City Light reporting the largest number of outages since 2006. The storm is expected to weaken and move out to sea by Thursday, but another storm is anticipated later in the week.

weather2 years ago

Severe Weather Alert: Flood Watch and Power Outages Expected in NC Triangle, New England, and Myrtle Beach

A Flood Watch is in effect for the entire Triangle area in North Carolina until Monday due to a level 3 storm impact, with heavy rainfall of 2-4 inches and wind gusts of 25-35mph. Power outages are possible. The storm is expected to bring damaging winds and heavy downpours, with the strongest winds and highest rain totals expected in areas from Raleigh to the east. The worst of the storm should be over by early Monday morning, but lingering clouds and showers are expected throughout the day. Some snow and icy roads may be seen in the Appalachians and North Carolina mountains.