Severe Winds and Flooding Leave Over 100,000 Without Power in Western Washington

High winds and heavy rain disrupt commutes, cancel ferry sailings, and cause widespread outages across the region.

More than 100,000 customers in Western Washington lost power early Wednesday due to strong wind gusts and downed trees.
King County and Pierce County are among the hardest hit areas, with tens of thousands of outages reported by local utility providers.
The National Weather Service issued wind and flood advisories, with gusts reaching up to 66 mph in some areas and significant rainfall causing standing water on roadways.
Several ferry sailings were canceled, and multiple school districts announced delays or closures due to power outages and hazardous conditions.
Drivers are urged to exercise caution with wet roads, low visibility, and flooding, while additional weather systems are expected to bring lighter precipitation later in the week.