An atmospheric river is dumping rain on the Puget Sound region, causing flooding and power outages.
The National Weather Service issued a flood warning Wednesday for the Puyallup River in Puyallup and for South Prairie Creek in East Pierce County.
“Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas,” the Weather Service said in an advisory. “Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.”…