Weekend Storm Drops Heavy Snow Around Northeast
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What is it about mid-December weather? The latest atmospheric river has brought warm, heavy rain, resulting in widespread major flooding and landslides.
Portland faces a flood watch due to heavy rain, with potential urban flooding and river swelling forecasted by the NWS.
This comes as landslides, earthquakes, and relentless rain have impacted the area this week. Concrete rests at the confluence of the Baker and Skagit rivers -- just north of town is the Lower Baker Dam. RELATED: Western Washington braces for another storm as heavy rain threatens more flooding havoc
Another storm is bringing rain and wind early this week to Western Washington as another atmospheric river drenches the state.
The National Weather Service has issued wind advisories for all 21 counties for Friday with gusts up to 50 mph expected to arrive in 2 waves through the day.
The National Weather Service released a flood watch at 2:50 p.m. on Wednesday valid from Thursday 4 a.m. until Saturday 4 a.m. for Clatsop County Coast, Tillamook County Coast, Central Coast of Oregon,