A powerful storm swept across the northwest U.S., bringing strong winds and heavy rain that resulted in significant damage and disruptions. The Weather Prediction Center issued warnings for excessive rainfall and hurricane-force winds as the region faced the impact of an intense atmospheric river, described as the strongest of the season for California and the Pacific Northwest.
The storm, classified as a 'bomb cyclone' due to its rapid intensification, led to tragic incidents including the death of a woman in Lynnwood, Washington, when a tree fell on a homeless encampment. In Seattle, another tree fell on a vehicle, trapping a person inside temporarily.
