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The moisture from this storm system will help two fast-moving winter storms spread snow across the eastern U.S., with another atmospheric river on its way.
The "Godzilla atmospheric river" system may bring major flooding, landslide dangers, and a month's worth of rain compressed into just days.
A powerful atmospheric river has delivered bouts of serious rain, soaking the Pacific Northwest and triggering major river flooding.
More than 10 inches of rain has fallen in parts of Washington this week as a strong atmospheric river hits the state.
And with mudslides closing down eastbound I-90, traffic is being redirected through North Bend, adding even more traffic concerns as roads are closed and flooding. Leonard said the conditions were a surprise to him Thursday morning, especially when he first hit the road.
A powerful atmospheric river slamming the Northwest is fueling flooding over numerous rivers in Washington state reach major flood stage, triggering mandatory evacuations in some areas. Numerous flood warnings are in affect across the state as days of heavy rain have overwhelmed a number of rivers.