A powerful storm has swept through Western Washington, bringing strong winds of over 60 mph and heavy rain, resulting in significant power outages affecting more than 100,000 residents in Seattle and surrounding areas. The impact of the storm was particularly felt Saturday night, with reports of downed trees blocking roads and causing localized outages. Utility crews are preparing for extensive work as outages were reported in various counties, including King, Whatcom, and Skagit. A high wind warning and wind advisory are in effect, with continued strong winds anticipated through early Sunday morning. This severe weather marks the arrival of the first major fall storm, following a mild start to the season.