We've Got The County Covered
We've Got The County Covered
This photo shows some extreme cleanup and power restoration challenges in metro Seattle after a bomb cyclone hit the area. Described as "like a hurricane on the Pacific Ocean" the winds produced havoc with the towering trees, especially in established neighborhoods. An estimated 650,000 customers lost power following the event that occurred early evening on November 19.
This is a story about a bomb cyclone that hit Seattle while Sherry and I were out here doing our annual dog sitting gig. Since the last story I did was about Japanese balloon bombs from World War II, regular readers may think I'm fixated on writing about bombs. One big difference, besides a 75-year time gap, is that a bomb cyclone is a function of natural forces, not a manmade weapon like the bomb balloons. On Tuesday evening, November 19, a bomb cyclone hit much of western Washington, specifically the metro Seattle area where we are staying in Woodinville. Here's a bit about bomb cyclones and...
