Flood Watch issued in Seattle, Portland

Rain is on the way for Portland thanks to incoming ‘atmospheric river’
An atmospheric river of moisture is bringing rain and wind to the Pacific Northwest starting late Friday night. The National Weather Service estimates nearly 2 inches of precipitation could hit the Rose City between 4 a.m. Saturday and 4 a.m. Tuesday, with some spots along the Oregon Coast nearing 4 inches.
Flood Watch issued in Seattle, Portland as atmospheric river slams Northwest with heavy rain, wind
A powerful atmospheric river storm pushing into the Pacific Northwest has cities like Seattle and Portland, Oregon, bracing for flooding as heavy rain and strong winds blast the region.
Atmospheric river to bring heavy rain to Portland this weekend | Weather Impact Alert
Between Saturday and Monday, the Oregon Coast could see rain totals of three to four inches, while Portland may see two inches or more.
Portland weekend weather: Rainy, windy and warm
It’s going to be a wet weekend in the Portland area.
Seattle weather: Stormy atmospheric river to drench Western WA
With January being unusually dry and February mostly cold, the National Weather Service noted it’s been a while since the region has seen this kind of rain.
Strong winds with drenching rain in Seattle by Monday
Western Washington is bracing for rounds of heavy rain and strong winds between today and Tuesday. We’re particularly concerned about the wind forecast for Monday night to Tuesday morning.

Atmospheric River, flood threat

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