Rain raising risk of mudslides, flooding
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January 06, 2009 - 12:29 PM

SEATTLE (AP) — The National Weather Service says heavy rain forecast for Western Washington will increase the risk of mudslides and could cause some rivers to flood.

The Weather Service says a Pacific storm has aimed a river of moisture at the state. A flood watch is in effect until Friday in most of Western Washington.

Forecasters say up to 20 inches of rain could fall on the Olympics, 6 to 10 inches on the coast and Cascades and 3 inches elsewhere.

Forecasters say soil moisture is moderate after precipitation the past two weeks. Several inches of rain expected by Thursday will put extra pressure on areas prone to landslides.

Forecasters expect a few more inches of snow in Spokane today before rain and warmer temperatures start the melt.






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