The bomb cyclone, labeled a 'once in a decade' event, struck Washington with wind gusts exceeding 70 mph, resulting in downed trees and extensive power outages.
Bellevue Fire officials warned residents: 'If you can, go to the lowest floor and stay away from windows. Do not go outside if you can avoid it.'
In total, over 700,000 residents lost power due to downed lines, although around 130,000 have since had their electricity restored as of Wednesday morning.
NOAA reported its Seattle office's radio transmissions were impacted due to power outages, with no estimation on when services will resume, showcasing the cyclone's extensive effects.
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