Seattle, WA
Deadly bomb cyclone slams Seattle area with fierce winds leaving over 600,000 without power
Ferocious winds knocked out power to over 500,000 people around Seattle Tuesday night, lighting up the skies as transformers exploded. (Video courtesy: Kristina Jensen / Lake Stevens, WA)
SEATTLE — The effects of a rapidly developing “bomb cyclone” slammed the Seattle area Tuesday night, killing at least one person and injuring two others as 50-75 mph winds toppled trees across the region.
A woman was killed in Lynnwood when a tree fell into an encampment, according to South County Fire officials.
South of Seattle, two others were injured when a tree fell into their trailer in Maple Valley, reported Puget Sound Fire.
2 injured when tree fell onto trailer in Maple Valley, Wash. on Nov. 19, 2024
(Puget Sound Fire)
One person was freed quickly, but it took firefighters an hour to free the other resident who was trapped in the mangled debris. Both were taken to local hospitals, but their conditions were not given.
2 injured when tree fell onto trailer in Maple Valley, Wash. on Nov. 19, 2024
(Puget Sound Fire)
A driver was struck by a falling tree as they were driving in northeastern Seattle, according to the Seattle Fire Department. That person was freed and listed in stable condition, firefighters said. Crews there said multiple other trees toppled near the intersection.
Wind gusts in the Cascade foothills just east of Seattle reached over 70 mph, fueled by a low pressure center that underwent explosive development in just hours as it swirled off the Washington coast.
Bomb Cyclone Satellite Image
(NOAA)
An estimated more than 600,000 people had lost power across Western Washington as of 11 p.m. PT, according to PowerOutage.US. Over 110,000 of them were in the city of Seattle.
A wind gust reached 74 mph in the town of Enumclaw before the wind gauge went dark, along with the rest of the town.
“The sound out here is unreal!” said Anthony Concannon. “The wind in the trees and power lines is deafening.”
In Bellevue, the state’s 5th-most populous city, gusts of 52 mph sent firefighters scrambling to assist multiple neighborhoods reporting trees into homes.
“Trees are coming down all over the city & falling onto homes,” Bellevue Fire officials said. “If you can, go to the lowest floor and stay away from windows. Do not go outside if you can avoid it.”
State and local city departments said multiple main highways were blocked by falling trees and power lines, including stretches of busy State Routes 18, 516 and 169. Just before midnight, a tree fell across 4 lanes of Interstate 405 in Bellevue.
Tree falls into home in Issaquah, WA
(Eastside Fire & Rescue)
“There are so many trees and power lines down, we would be posting the locations till the lights turn on,” an exasperated Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue posted on X.
Easterly gusts reached 59 mph at Sea-Tac Airport, where the rare east winds brought pilots a challenging crosswind to navigate runways aligned for the persistent southerly winds the region normally endures.
Bomb cyclone drops 66 millibars of pressure in 24 hours
The storm was brought about by a historic storm that went from an innocuous low pressure trough to tying the strongest storm ever recorded in that part of the Pacific Ocean. Measurements showed the storm dropped 66 millibars in pressure in 24 hours, eventually becoming a storm with a central pressure of 943 millibars – on par with a major Category 4 hurricane. It easily qualified for the title of “bomb cyclone”, given when a storm strengthens about 24 millibars in 24 hours.
While the deep center of the storm remained hundreds of miles offshore, the alignment of the storm due west of the Washington Coast combined with cold, dense higher pressure in eastern Washington created a tremendous difference in pressure across the western half of the state.
Tree falls into home in Issaquah, WA
(Eastside Fire & Rescue)
Wind from eastern Washington slammed into the barrier created by the Cascade Mountains, but gaps in the terrain along the mountain passes created breaks in the barrier, allowing winds to accelerate and shoot through the passes like a hole in a balloon.
The winds pummeled towns nestled along the foothills that sit along the highways providing gateways to the popular hiking trails and ski resorts.
As the east winds reached the western edges of the Cascades and broke free of their mountain captors, they raced across the Puget Sound lowlands, bringing rare easterly winds that caught off guard the forested landscapes steeled to the more common southerly winds of the region. The result was widespread tree falls from north to south along the Puget Sound region.
The winds were expected to abate by early Wednesday morning, allowing an extensive cleanup effort to begin.
SEATTLE – Western Washington is staying locked into a cool and unsettled weather pattern as we head into the second half of the week.
Showers will continue to rotate through the region over the next several days as a series of weather disturbances move overhead, keeping skies mostly cloudy and temperatures running below average for mid-May.
Thursday will bring a brief break in the action before the next weak system arrives later in the day. Expect scattered showers to redevelop with plenty of cloud cover sticking around. Temperatures will remain cool, with highs near 60 degrees.
It will be cool on Thursday in Western Washington with increasing clouds and showers. (FOX 13 Seattle)
What’s next:
The weather turns a bit more active Friday as the next system swings into the Pacific Northwest. Western Washington will see widespread showers and even the possibility of a few isolated thunderstorms. While not everyone will hear thunder, a few heavier downpours and small hail can’t be ruled out if any storms manage to develop during the afternoon.
Rain showers will push through Western Washington again on Friday afternoon. (FOX 13 Seattle)
Saturday will be cool with scattered showers and another chance for isolated thunderstorms, especially near the Cascades. Afternoon highs will struggle to make it out of the 50s across many lowland Puget Sound area communities.
Mountain travelers should also be prepared for a dramatic change compared to the recent warm spell. Much colder air will filter into the Cascades this weekend, and while significant snow accumulation looks unlikely, higher elevations could still see snow showers and sharply colder conditions. Anyone planning outdoor recreation in the mountains should be ready for winter-like weather at times.
Snow levels will drop to near pass levels in the Washington Cascades Friday through Sunday. (FOX 13 Seattle)
Looking Ahead:
The pattern finally begins to improve late in the weekend and into early next week. High pressure is expected to rebuild over the northeastern Pacific, bringing a return to drier weather and some sunshine. Temperatures should gradually rebound back into the 60s by Monday and Tuesday, although the ridge may remain weak enough to allow for occasional clouds at times.
Temperatures will be cool the next three days with showers in Seattle, but next week will be drier and warmer. (FOX 13 Seattle)
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SEATTLE – Remember that iconic Gap advertisement with the girl group dancing to “My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard” that took the internet by storm in August?
What we know:
Katseye, the girl-group in the ad, are taking center stage at Climate Pledge Arena on Nov. 17, with ticket sales dropping on Thursday, May 21 and their new EP, Wild, is set to release on Aug. 14 via Hybe x Geffen Records.
The global girl group announced their WILDWORLD TOUR on Wednesday, bringing Katseye to arenas across Europe and North America this fall.
Katseye’s tour will kickoff in Dublin, Ireland on September 1, at Dublin’s 3Arena, while the North American portion of their tour launches Oct. 13 in Miami, Florida at Kaseya Center. Other honorable tour venue mentions include UBS Arena in Belmont Park, NY and Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
The WILDWORLD TOUR will conclude at Palacio de los Deportes in Mexico City on Nov. 27.
Keep reading for ticket information and the full tour itinerary.
Ticket Information
What’s next:
Tickets will be available beginning at the end of May. Specifically, Weverse Artist Presale tickets will be available on Wednesday, May 20 at 11:00 a.m. local time, before the Katseye.World Presale at 3:00 p.m. local time.
General onsale begins Thursday, May 21 at 3:00 p.m. local time at www.katseye.world.
Tour itinerary
KATSEYE – WILDWORLD TOUR
UK/EU
9/1 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Arena
9/3 – London, UK – The O2
9/6 – Manchester, UK – Co-Op Live
9/9 – Paris, France – Accor Arena
9/11 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome
9/13 – Cologne, Germany – Lanxess Arena
9/15 – Antwerp, Belgium – AFAS Dome
9/17 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Royal Arena
North America
10/13 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center
10/15 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
10/20 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center
10/22 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena
10/24 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena
10/28 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
10/30 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre
11/1 – Hamilton, ON – TD Coliseum
11/3 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
11/5 – Chicago, IL – United Center
11/7 – Minneapolis, MN – Target Center
11/10 – Austin, TX – Moody Center
11/11 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
11/14 – Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena
11/17 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
11/19 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena
11/21 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena
11/24 – Phoenix, AZ – Mortgage Matchup Center
11/27 – Mexico City, MX – Palacio de los Deportes
2026 Festival Dates
6/5 – New York, NY – The Governors Ball Music Festival
7/30 – Saint Charles, IA – Hinterland Music Festival
8/8 – Pasadena, CA – 88rising Festival: Head In The Clouds
The Source: Information in this story came from a press release from Katseye and the katseye.world website.
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SEATTLE – An upper level low will increase showers and isolated storms overnight. Some storms that develop could produce locally heavy rain, thunder and lightning along with gusty winds. The best chance will be along and east of the I-5 corridor. Scattered showers will be possible during the day. There is also a chance for a light dusting of snow in the higher mountains.
Upper level low will increase showers and isolated storms overnight with scattered showers possible during the day. (FOX13 Seattle)
Wind Advisory in Eastern Washington
As the disturbance crosses through the region, winds will be especially gusty in Central and Eastern Washington. A Wind Advisory will be in effect for many of these locations through late Wednesday night.
Winds will be picking up on Wednesday with gusts nearing 50 mph. (FOX13 Seattle)
What’s next:
After warming into the low 80s on Tuesday, Wednesday will feel quite a bit different. Afternoon highs will only be in the upper 50s and low 60s, a good 20 degrees cooler than just 24 hours ago.
Afternoon highs will be significantly cooler on Wednesday.
Looking Ahead:
Even after Wednesday’s early morning rain, the rest of the week will remain unsettled. Additional chances for showers and cooler into the weekend. We will again near 70 degrees by early next week.
Cooler and wet for Wednesday with additional showers possible this week.
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