Officials warn not to drive over downed poles as nearly 150,000 without power across WA

Rough winds hit western Washington Tuesday night, causing more than 350,000 people to be without power, as of Wednesday morning.

Governor Bob Ferguson reported wind gusts could reach 60 mph. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a wind advisory for western Washington from 4 p.m. Tuesday to 6 a.m. Wednesday.

“Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects,” NWS stated. “Tree limbs could be blown down, and a few power outages may result.”…

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