More atmospheric rivers coming for flooded Washington and the West Coast
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- Heavy rain from atmospheric rivers is expected to hit Washington and the Pacific Northwest again next week, following historic flooding.
- Evacuation orders are in place in areas like Stehekin Valley, with warnings of potential landslides and rising creeks.
- Historic flooding has caused waist-deep to over 15 feet deep waters, leading to numerous rescues by helicopter and boat.
- Over 20 highways are closed across 11 counties, severely disrupting travel in western Washington.
- Officials warn residents against returning home too soon due to ongoing dangers and unstable conditions.
- The community of Stehekin is isolated with damaged infrastructure, and some residents are running low on supplies.
- Additional atmospheric rivers are forecasted, with significant rain expected to renew flood risks and complicate recovery efforts.
- Rivers like the Snohomish and Skagit have reached historic levels, breaking records set in 1990.
- More storms are predicted later next week, keeping the region on high alert.