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Devastating Power Outage Hits Seattle Amidst Strong Winds

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A powerful storm swept through Seattle on October 25, leaving thousands of residents without power and causing widespread damage. The storm, which brought strong winds and rain, resulted in the death of a 31-year-old man in an unrelated incident. The peak gusts recorded near the Tacoma Narrows Bridge were 60 mph, while the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport experienced winds of 43 mph. According to Puget Sound Energy, over 117,000 customers were affected, with significant power losses reported in Pierce and Thurston counties.

Key Takeaways:

  • A total of 117,000 customers were affected by the power outage, with Puget Sound Energy reporting the majority of outages.
  • The peak gusts of wind recorded near the Tacoma Narrows Bridge were 60 mph, while the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport experienced winds of 43 mph.
  • The storm caused widespread damage, with a 71 mph gust affecting Westport and causing its downtown live cam to go offline.
  • A multi-vehicle crash in Sedro-Woolley temporarily led to additional power disruptions, but most affected service has since been restored.
  • Seattle saw a tenth to a quarter of an inch of rain, withTacoma Public Utilities reporting that over 21,000 customers were affected by the power outage.
  • As of Saturday, Sea-Tac Airport reported about 1.25 inches of rain.

Statistics:

  • 117,000 customers were affected by the power outage, according to Puget Sound Energy.
  • The peak gusts of wind recorded near the Tacoma Narrows Bridge were 60 mph.
  • The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport experienced winds of 43 mph.
  • A 71 mph gust affected Westport, causing its downtown live cam to go offline.
  • Seattle saw a tenth to a quarter of an inch of rain.
  • Tacoma Public Utilities reported that over 21,000 customers were affected by the power outage.
  • As of Saturday, Sea-Tac Airport reported about 1.25 inches of rain.

Sources:

  • Seattle Times
  • Puget Sound Energy
  • National Weather Service
  • Grays Harbor PUD
  • Snohomish County PUD
  • Seattle City Light
  • News.AZ
  • Hindustan Times

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