High winds that knocked out power to thousands not quite done
Mar 9, 2016, 9:27 AM | Updated: Mar 10, 2016, 11:02 pm
The windstorm Wednesday night that knocked out power to thousands downed trees across the region, forcing local governments to shut down roads. (KIRO 7)
(KIRO 7)
The aftermath of Wednesday night’s windstorm is still being felt throughout the Puget Sound region.
Downed trees caused two house fires in Lynnwood just around 9:30 a.m.
Puget Sound Energy reported that about 14,800 customers were still without power by the evening following the storm. Snohomish County PUD reports about 13,000 customers are without power.
Down tree caused 2 house fires on opposite sides of 36th ave, 1 fire is out, PSE on scene now to shut off gas pic.twitter.com/92QCouKU6F
— lynnwoodfire (@lynnwoodfire) March 10, 2016
Seattle City Light reports outrages have knocked out power to street lights, causing traffic backups on local roads.
Lots of traffic impacts this morning due to outages. Be sure to stop for flashing red lights! https://t.co/pWukeQSo4r
— Seattle Police Dept. (@SeattlePD) March 10, 2016
The Snohomish County Sheriff’s office says three roads are closed due to trees into power lines.
Wind throughout Thursday morning also caused a scare on the water. The Department of Ecology reports the wind contributed to sinking a vessel near Bellingham, where three people were rescued.
Vessel breaking apart against rocks. Diesel smell in air. Waves complicating response efforts. #windstorm #wawx pic.twitter.com/wOV9kOvI2C
— Ecology NW – Krista (@ecyNorth) March 10, 2016
We opened local storm bases to assist restoration efforts. Crews will begin assessing damage and making repairs as long as it’s safe
— Puget Sound Energy (@PSETalk) March 10, 2016
The National Weather Service reports some of the strongest winds reported:
• Destruction Island: 77 mph
• Sandy Pt. Shores: 71 mph
• Whidbey Island: 64 mph
• La Push: 62 mph
• Lopez Island: 62 mph
• Hoquiam: 61 mph
