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Just days after historic river flooding prompted a State of Emergency in Washington, another atmospheric river is targeting the state, as well as Oregon and Northern California. FOX Weather Correspondent Robert Ray has the latest from Burlington,
The Skagit River is predicted to crest at more than 47 feet near the town of Concrete, north of Seattle, 15 inches above the threshold for a major flooding event.
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.
A global effort to better understand moisture-laden rivers in the sky, like those currently battering the West Coast, will take flight in January.
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Blend of unusual weather conditions brings trillions of gallons in persistent rain to the Northwest
A powerful atmospheric river has drenched Washington state with nearly 5 trillion gallons of rain over the past week.
Some rivers may break records. Already, overnight into Tuesday, the Naselle River near Naselle, Washington, has gone from its normal 5 foot depth to nearly 20 feet deep, growing by 10 feet in 12 hours and coming within less than 1 foot of the historical record.