Summary
Millions of people in over a dozen states in the U.S. were advised to stay away from windows as strong winds swept across the country. The winds came after a weather phenomenon called an atmospheric river hit the Pacific Northwest. Warnings included high winds, potential for power outages, and dangerous travel conditions.
Key Facts
- The National Weather Service (NWS) warned people in states including Oregon, Washington, California, and others about high winds.
- Over 50,000 people in Colorado faced planned power outages due to wildfire risks from strong winds.
- People were advised to stay indoors and avoid windows due to the risk of falling debris and tree limbs.
- Wind speeds could reach over 100 mph, making travel difficult or impossible in some areas.
- Cities like Seattle, Denver, and others were under high wind warnings.
- Some areas faced additional warnings like blizzard and fire warnings.
- Dangerous weather conditions were expected to continue into Thursday morning in some regions.
- The strong winds were accompanied by rain and snow in certain parts.
