00:00In the Pacific Northwest, evacuations are underway as parts of Washington state face historic flooding.
00:09An atmospheric river is parked over western Washington, unloading torrential rain and creating life-threatening conditions.
00:16Governor Bob Ferguson has declared a state of emergency, requesting National Guard support as first responders race to handle water rescues, road washouts, and mudslides.
00:26Look at all that water there. At least 18 river points are forecast to hit major flood stage.
00:32The Skagit River, one of the region's most monitored waterways, is expected to rise six feet above its previous record, according to the governor.
00:40More than 17,000 customers are without power, and a Level 3 evacuation order, leave now, seek higher ground, is in effect for several communities.
00:49The heavy rain is expected to last into tomorrow morning, and NOAA warns floodwaters might linger for days as rivers stay swollen and unstable.
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