Severe Storm on US West Coast Leaves Two Dead and Hundreds of Thousands Without Power

A powerful atmospheric river system has caused widespread damage, power outages, and travel disruptions across Washington, Oregon, and California.

Two women have died in Washington state after falling trees caused fatal incidents, including one at a homeless camp and another at a residence.
Over 350,000 people in Washington and California were without power on Wednesday evening, with ongoing outages reported in many areas.
The storm, fueled by an intense 'atmospheric river,' is bringing heavy rainfall, strong winds, and risks of flooding, landslides, and significant snowfall in mountain regions.
Dozens of flights were canceled at San Francisco International Airport as authorities issued warnings for hazardous weather conditions through the weekend.
The event marks the strongest atmospheric river of the season, with meteorologists forecasting continued severe weather until Saturday.