Rain that fell on Monday and another round that is expected on Tuesday could send already swollen rivers even higher, forecasters said.

The atmospheric river is forecast to move over Washington starting on Monday and will last until Tuesday, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds. This comes days after a historic river flood impacted the state,

Drier weather is coming, but flooding effects are likely to continue for days across portions of western Washington state and northwestern Oregon.

Over a foot of rain has already fallen in the last few days, and more is on the way amid major flooding in Washington state.

Washington state residents are bracing for possible mudslides and levee failures from floodwaters that are expected to be slow to recede.

Days of torrential rain in western Washington caused historic floods that stranded families on rooftops, washed over bridges, and damaged homes.

Portions of western Washington state have experienced a month’s worth of rain within the past few days, causing historic flooding, damaging mudslides and more than 100,00 people facing potential evacuations.

Another storm is bringing rain and wind early this week to Western Washington as another atmospheric river drenches the state.

Gov. Bob Ferguson and other state officials cautioned that more rainfall was expected after rivers hit record flood levels across the region, while residents worried about the long-term future.

Residents packed up and prepared to flee rising rivers in western Washington state Wednesday as a new wave of heavy rain swept into a region still reeling from a storm that triggered rescues and road closures a day earlier.

Record flooding in Washington state has forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate after torrential rains this week.