PNW hit with massive power outages, downed lines and trees after stormy Christmas night

The PNW and Portland metro were buffeted by strong winds and stormy weather Wednesday night, and by early Thursday morning over 20,000 households were left without power due to downed lines, fallen trees, and more.

The National Weather Service in Portland issued a High Wind Warning that went into effect at 6 p.m. Christmas and goes until 8 a.m. Thursday. South winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts between 55 and 65 mph are expected along coastal headlands and beaches, while winds in the Willamette Valley are forecasted at 15 to 25 mph with gusts above 40 mph possible.

KATU photojournalists around the metro reported seeing multiple areas without power or otherwise damaged by the storm Thursday morning. Crews spotted a downed wire near SE 38th and Madison, and a large area around SE 151st and Powell had no electricity and no traffic lights functioning due to an outage. A fallen tree on NE Fremont & 162nd blocked a local street and snagged a power line.

According to Portland General Electric’s website, as of 5:45 a.m., there were 347 active outages across their service area, affecting over 23,000 customers.

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