WASHINGTON — Severe flooding in Lewis County led to multiple vehicles becoming submerged near Rush Road, Exit 72 on Interstate 5, prompting urgent safety warnings from authorities early Tuesday. The Washington State Patrol is asking drivers to avoid all high-water areas as conditions rapidly worsen. Floodwaters Cover Roadways Near I-5 Authorities reported that significant water…
WASHINGTON — A significant increase in both flooding and landslide danger is expected tonight across large portions of Washington and Oregon, as a powerful atmospheric river (AR) system pushes farther north, delivering heavy rainfall to already saturated terrain. Atmospheric River Shift Raises Immediate Risk Meteorologists report that the AR corridor will shift northward tonight, funneling…
WASHINGTON — An overnight mudslide caused a major section of hillside to collapse along Interstate 90 near North Bend, forcing early-morning eastbound closures and prompting safety evaluations as crews continue monitoring unstable terrain. Overnight Hillside Failure Sends Debris Toward I-90 According to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), the slide occurred when a saturated…
WASHINGTON — A powerful second wave of atmospheric river moisture is expected to slam into Washington tonight and continue through Wednesday, setting the stage for widespread and potentially historic river flooding across the state. Forecasters warn that more than a dozen rivers are projected to reach major flood stage between Wednesday night and Thursday, with…
CALIFORNIA — Following a record-wet November across portions of Southern California and the Desert Southwest, weather patterns have taken a noticeable turn. Forecasters report that a dominant high-pressure ridge has shifted the storm track well to the north, leaving the Southwest in an extended stretch of quiet, dry conditions that is expected to last through…
ILLINOIS — A powerful surge of Arctic air — expected to be the coldest of the season so far for many regions — is set to sweep into the Midwest, Great Lakes, and Ohio Valley this upcoming weekend, sending temperatures plunging far below seasonal averages and delivering dangerous cold across a large portion of the…
WASHINGTON — Emergency officials are sounding alarms across northwest Washington as new forecasts show the Skagit River could reach historic flood levels between Thursday night and Friday morning, threatening communities from Concrete to Mount Vernon. Hydrologists warn that the incoming surge could exceed the region’s 1990 and 2003 record crests by as much as 4…
PACIFIC NORTHWEST — Residents across Washington and parts of Oregon are being urged to prepare for strong wind gusts on Wednesday, with forecasters warning of gusts reaching 45 to 55 mph in some areas. The system could lead to power outages, uprooted trees, and hazardous travel conditions, especially in regions already saturated from recent rainfall….
NEW ENGLAND, UNITED STATES — Residents across New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts are bracing for continued cold as weather models show no sign of meaningful relief from the Arctic pattern gripping the Northeast. Despite a few brief warm-ups, forecasters say temperatures will continue to plunge well below average through mid-December, keeping much of the region…
MIDWEST UNITED STATES — Meteorologists are sounding the alarm for a potentially hazardous weather setup across Minnesota, Iowa, South Dakota, and Illinois beginning Wednesday, as a powerful storm system combines with existing snowpack to create life-threatening travel conditions. Winds are expected to gust between 50 and 70 mph, according to forecast data from Pivotal Weather,…