Seattle Grapples with Massive Power Outage as Pacific Winds Bring Destruction

A powerful storm from the Pacific Ocean wreaked havoc in Seattle, Washington, causing massive power outages and resulting in a tragic death during a community event.

• On October 25, strong winds reaching 60 mph struck Seattle, Washington, leading to extensive damage and leaving tens of thousands without power as reported by Puget Sound Energy.
• A 31-year-old man near Roy, Washington, tragically lost his life when a tree fell during a community trick-or-treat event amid the storm’s high winds.
• The National Weather Service recorded peak gusts of 43 mph at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and noted severe impacts in Grays Harbor County, Washington, particularly in Hoquiam, Washington.