High winds hit Washington's Spokane region, leave over 26,000 people without power

On Thursday night, thousands of people across the Spokane region in Washington were left without power. According to reports, this was due to the first winter storm that swept through the state with wind gusts for a long time, with a speed of up to 60 miles per hour.

What was the damage caused by high winds across the region?
Reports suggest that this was the season's first winter storm, and the number of people without power proliferated. Residents of the area are advised to prepare for power outages on Friday night when winds could reach speeds of up to 60 miles per hour.


Residents worked for the better part of the day to restore power. However, it was knocked out by the snow that fell on Thursday night. The number of power outages is beginning to rise once more as the wind picks up.

What kind of power outage occurred throughout the region?
This is a rundown of the power outages that have occurred throughout the region.


Avista:
• Impacted Customers: 12,030

Inland Power
• Impacted Customers: 515

Kootenai Electric
• Impacted Customers: 2,257

Northern Lights:
• Impacted Customers: 9,183.

Douglas County PUD:
• Impacted Customers: 800

FAQ

How long will the power outage last?
There are no estimates of how long the power outage will last, but the report shows that residents work tirelessly together to restore power.

How many people are affected by the power outage?
It has been estimated that over 26000 people living in different localities were affected by the power outage.