Pacific Northwest, Storm Knocks
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Another atmospheric river has brought more rain to the Pacific Northwest, after days of record flooding in the region.Timelapse satellite imagery from the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA),
Beyond dam breaches near Seattle, the barrage of atmospheric rivers in recent days has increased the threat of flooding and landslides in the region. Residents should pay attention to the National Weather Service and local authorities throughout the week for guidance and information.
Approximately 63 million Americans are under a cold weather advisory, and around 11 million are under a freeze warning — mainly in the Gulf States where such low temperatures are rare.
A multifaceted coast-to-coast storm is beginning to move out of the Pacific Northwest and into the Northern Plains and the Rockies, packing powerful wind gusts of 50-70 mph. Gusts could even approach 80-90 mph.
The storm systems have wiped out the tule fog conditions and lifted temperatures, the National Weather Service said.
"The flooding levels we're looking at are potentially historic in nature," Gov. Bob Ferguson said Thursday afternoon, urging people to listen to official advice and follow evacuation orders.
Another atmospheric river is forecast to pound the Pacific Northwest with several inches of rain on Monday and Tuesday just after a short break in the rain. Most river levels in Washington and Oregon are now beginning to fall and forecast to remain below major flood stage in the next few days.
Washington State and the Pacific Northwest are facing multiple rounds of torrential downpours this week, raising flood risks in the region as residents are still grappling with last week’s historic rains.
As another week of rain returns to the Pacific Northwest, residents near the landslide on Highway 229 are bracing for more damage.