Strong Winds and Rain Leave Thousands Without Power in Seattle
A powerful fall storm swept through Seattle and western Washington on the night of November 7, 2026, bringing strong winds and heavy rain. The storm caused significant damage, including downed trees and power lines, leaving thousands of residents without electricity. At its peak, Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) reported that approximately 42,000 customers were affected, with the majority of outages concentrated in South and West Seattle, as well as Burien. By Sunday morning, November 8, around 14,000 customers were still without power, though crews worked overnight to restore service. As of 2:45 p.m. on Sunday, Seattle City Light announced that power had been restored to 98% of affected customers. The storm is part of a series of weather systems expected to bring more rain to the region in the coming days. (Source: KOMO News, published on Sun, 08 Nov 2026 06:29:41 GMT)