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Crews work to restore power after strong winds, heavy rain sweep through Seattle
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Key Points:
- A powerful fall storm hit western Washington Saturday night, causing strong winds and heavy rain that led to widespread power outages affecting tens of thousands of customers.
- At the peak of the storm around 9 p.m., Seattle Public Utilities reported 42,000 customers without power, primarily in south Seattle, West Seattle, and Burien, with outages decreasing to about 33,000 by 10:30 p.m.
- By Sunday morning, approximately 14,000 customers in the Seattle area remained without power, while Tacoma Public Utilities reduced outages from 3,500 to fewer than 100 customers overnight.
- The region is expected to experience continued rounds of heavy rain throughout the weekend and into next week, increasing the risk of roadway flooding and drainage issues.
- Seattle Public Utilities advises residents to rake leaves to prevent clogged drains and urges drivers to exercise caution due to potential flooding hazards.
