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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

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Thu Mar 12, 2026, 02:45 PM 7 hrs ago

Wednesday's windstorm caused at least one fatality in Snohomish County

EVERETT — A windstorm caused at least one fatality in Snohomish County when a tree fell on a vehicle, killing one person in Monroe.

Around 8:21 p.m. Wednesday, fire crews responded to reports of a large tree that fell onto a vehicle in the 23200 block of Florence Acres Road, according to a Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue social media post.

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The windy weather with gusts predicted up to 50 miles per hour in places led to a series of power outages and downed trees across the county.

As of 10:50 a.m. Thursday, 1,149 individuals are experiencing power outages, according to the Snohomish County Public Utilities District.

https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/03/12/wednesdays-windstorm-caused-at-least-one-fatality-in-snohomish-county/

Didn't lose power at all last night. So many trees in my area that we usually do when there's a windstorm.

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