Powerful Derecho to Slam Southern California on Christmas Eve, Widespread Power Outages Feared

A powerful derecho is expected to impact Southern California on Christmas Eve with wind gusts potentially reaching 110 miles per hour. According to reporting from Mike Smith Enterprises, these extreme winds pose a significant threat to the region, with widespread power outages likely if the forecast proves accurate.

Meanwhile, the Pacific Northwest is also bracing for severe weather. PGE is preparing for a Christmas Eve windstorm with predictions of additional wind damage following a destructive windstorm that struck just days earlier on December 17th.

The recent severe weather pattern affecting the nation has already caused significant damage across multiple regions. In South Dakota's Black Hills, a windstorm on December 18th produced winds of up to 100 miles per hour, causing extensive damage at Custer State Park. The South Dakota Department of Corrections deployed minimum-security offenders to assist with cleanup efforts, removing fallen trees and clearing debris. According to the Department of Corrections, the damage was so severe that parts of the park remain closed while power outages continue for hundreds of residents in the area.

These destructive windstorms have also produced unusual consequences. A tropical Purple Gallinule was blown off course during December 19th and 20th storm winds crossing Southern New England at near hurricane level speeds. The exhausted bird was discovered in a New Bedford backyard and brought to the New England Wildlife Center for care and rehabilitation.

In addition to the wind threats, California is being battered by a powerful atmospheric river that continues to bring heavy snow and rain to parts of the state as of December 22nd.

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