The US Pacific Northwest is grappling with severe weather conditions caused by remnants of an atmospheric river. The situation has escalated to multiple rescues, at least two fatalities in Washington State, and the evacuation of an entire town. The severe weather has also led to significant disruptions in the San Francisco Bay Area, with nearly 50 flight delays and four cancellations. The Amtrak service between Portland and Seattle has been shut down due to the weather. Rain showers are expected throughout the region, with the North Bay predicted to receive up to one inch of rain. Another atmospheric river system is forecasted to hit the region later in the week.
A satellite image of the Atmospheric River that has caused heavy rain and flooding for the PNW this week. The next Atmospheric River is expected to hit the PNW Friday and last through the weekend #PNW #AtmosphericRiver https://t.co/rmMKzNVHR6
Briefly high rain rates and gusty wind (note bowing on the rain band) as this line transits the East Bay and South Bay into the 5pm hour #CAwx 12/6/2023 https://t.co/VHDGVkZuma
A cold front approaches the Monterey Bay area from the west this afternoon. Light to briefly moderate rain expected with wet roads being the biggest hazard. Accumulation will generally be light, perhaps up to a quarter of an inch in the coastal mountains. #CAwx https://t.co/DAJayqx0lf
Two people have died in Oregon as flooding pounds the Pacific Northwest due to an atmospheric river hitting the region, and flood warnings are still in effect Wednesday as more rain is expected. https://t.co/FxCOBasrOn
Historic Northwest Flooding Kills 2, Causes Evacuation Of Entire Town And Shuts Down Amtrak Between Portland And Seattle https://t.co/M9ljYxsGxj https://t.co/AN4DsavZzV
The Atmospheric River that has brought heavy rain and flooding this week to the Pac NW should finally wind down after today as the associated surface front drifts inland. For an updated list of rainfall totals across the region, see our storm summary at: https://t.co/fql3z6p1st
Rain is moving into the North Bay, right on time! https://t.co/focUFITPS3
Authorities in Oregon were investigating the deaths of two people whose bodies were found in creeks this week as an atmospheric river brought heavy rain, flooding and unseasonably warm temperatures to the Pacific Northwest. https://t.co/0Wt4B1sXBM
Light to moderate rain is on the way to the Bay Area! Ahead of this rain band, widespread drizzle is being reported. #CAwx #BayAreaWX https://t.co/0eDJUjB2Os
Rain on approach: 9am radar loop (1/3) #CAwx 12/6/2023 https://t.co/vbQoTP8f4a
Atmospheric river which hit western Oregon and Washington was intense. 2 people died in floodwaters in Oregon & scores evacuated in Washington, where water entered homes and businesses. Seattle saw calendar day record rain Tuesday. Details: https://t.co/E38b4pzQrz
An atmospheric river pummeling the Pacific Northwest caused flash flooding and led to multiple rescues. At least two people have died. https://t.co/h7itbrZ5Y7
Weather service makes big change to rain forecast for SF Bay Area https://t.co/DVZlyuuaY9
The greater San Francisco Bay Area will get a significant soaking Wednesday as rain showers from the remnants of an atmospheric river that pounded the Pacific Northwest arrives in the region. https://t.co/dbZB10X4Hi
The greater San Francisco Bay Area will get a significant soaking Wednesday as rain showers from the remnants of an atmospheric river that pounded the Northwest arrives in the region. https://t.co/ktJC8ChBtR
Atmospheric river dumps record-breaking rain on Pacific Northwest https://t.co/Awzr2Rga1R https://t.co/mBTKibeCA5
5 people were rescued by the Coast Guard yesterday due to excessive rain and flooding conditions in Rosburg, WA in the SW part of the state. An atmospheric river continues to pour down in the Pacific North West with multiple communities seeing 4-8" of rainfall in the last 48… https://t.co/q423onP3NY
Rain expected today and Thursday throughout the region. North Bay expected to see .25-.75" of rain with higher elevations up to one inch. Rest of the Bay Area and Central Coast should expect .1-.5" of rain, less in rain shadows. #CAwx https://t.co/yTBxnCZkjf
5 people were rescued due to excessive rain and flooding conditions! The Coast Guard flew out yesterday to terrifying scenes near Rosburg, Washington. The Atmospheric River continues to pour down in the Pacific North West. Stay safe and turn around don't drown. #WAwx https://t.co/oMIQPJSTE9
Flood rescues spark warning ahead of heavy rain https://t.co/3TOtYSxenQ
Remnants of the PNW atmospheric river tracking north of Eureka CA and through Yakima WA. https://t.co/wJ1bPPLX4r
Rain is on the way! Here's a look at future radar reflectivity from a high resolution model, showing showers moving through the Bay Area late morning into the afternoon today. Scattered showers linger tonight with another push of rain possible Thursday morning. #CAwx https://t.co/eLgjGHrHTx
Atmospheric river pounds US Northwest; two deaths reported https://t.co/PRwXRmRLBW https://t.co/1IP2zJhaxv
A dense fog advisory has been issued for tonight into Wednesday morning. Plan on extra travel time for the morning commute. https://t.co/mDpB4ZmcdN
A thick blanket of fog caused disruptions for early morning commuters and travelers Tuesday. Nearly 50 flights were delayed and four were canceled @flySFO as a Dense Fog Advisory was issued for many parts of the Bay Area until 11 a.m.. https://t.co/tPdyugW00B https://t.co/V7OfegNRzz
A lot in the forecast over the next 24 hours — first, another round of dense fog that will linger into the Wednesday morning commute. Then, a cold front brings rain and gusty winds to the Bay Area from late morning into the afternoon. Both the AM and PM commutes look tricky! https://t.co/2sMjkWk0vv
Today, the US Coast Guard had to rescue five people from flooding near Rosburg, Washington.... https://t.co/kBBmgEKegU
Western Washington rivers overflow and flood neighborhoods as an atmospheric river soaks the Pacific Northwest. At least one person has been killed. https://t.co/XDZd5Fat7t
Severe flooding in parts of Washington State, US due to persistent heavy rainfall.🌊 https://t.co/IdtyVAhLPd
The National Weather Service forecast in the greater San Francisco Bay Area on Tuesday morning calls for patchy dense fog in the morning before skies gradually clear for sunshine. https://t.co/xnmBgfS2SH
DENSE FOG AGAIN Numerous cities reporting visibility less than 1/4th of a mile this morning. Much of the peninsula is down to zero miles visibility. Fog will stick around all morning. A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 11am this morning. https://t.co/PyfA02LyLi