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Fierce Storms, Hurricane-Level Winds Batter US Northwest

At least three people have been reported dead in Washington state after storms ravaged the Northwest Tuesday.

Fierce Storms, Hurricane-Level Winds Batter US Northwest
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At least three people have been reported dead in Washington state after a Northwestern storm Tuesday.

And falling trees caused at least two fatalities.

On the Oregon coast, the wind reached speeds as high as 86 mph, and over 1 million lost power, according to The Weather Channel.

Flooding and winds also affected other areas in the region, including Montana and Idaho. (Video via KATU)