Atmospheric river moves north of Willamette Valley; gusty winds still a threat

An atmospheric river continues to drench the Pacific Northwest, but the heavy rain has mainly shifted north of the Willamette Valley.

A flood watch is effect through Friday for much of Western Washington, including parts of Lewis County and the south Washington Cascades.

⚠️ After a brief lull, rivers across western Washington are on the rise again this morning. Flows are rising very quickly, so travel with caution and NEVER drive into water flowing over the road. #WAwxpic.twitter.com/OmVQTu7Doc

— NWS Seattle (@NWSSeattle) December 10, 2025

The National Weather Service said rain will slow down in the rest of Southwest Washington and in northwest Oregon. But runoff from heavy rain earlier this week could keep rivers elevated for several days…

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