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Originally published November 16, 2009 at 8:16 AM | Page modified November 16, 2009 at 10:31 AM

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W. Washington winds cause scattered power outages

High winds knocked down trees in parts of Western Washington as the smaller of two forecast rain storms blew through Western Washington Monday blowing in the 40 mph to 60 mph range.

The Associated Press

SEATTLE —

High winds knocked down trees in parts of Western Washington as the smaller of two forecast rain storms blew through Western Washington Monday blowing in the 40 mph to 60 mph range.

Puget Sound Energy and Seattle City Light reported scattered outages.

In Seattle's Greenwood neighborhood a large cedar tree hit the roof of one home and sent a branch through a neighbor's living room. No one injured.

A power outage at Western Washington University in Bellingham forced the university to suspend classes until noon Monday.

At Gig Harbor a mudslide knocked down a garage and buried two cars. Two residents of the house escaped unharmed.

The National Weather Service forecasts stronger winds Monday night and Tuesday.

(with information from KOMO Radio, KIRO Radio, KCPQ-TV, Bellingham)

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