Strong storm system moving in the west of Washington, promising heavy rain and wind



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(Seattle National Weather Service)

A strong storm system is moving into western Washington, with promising rains and potential floods until Monday or Tuesday.

The National Weather Service warns that the storm could result in heavy rains, floods, gusts of up to 60 mph and freezing rain on mountain passes.

The National Weather Service reports that 4 to 7.5 inches of rain could fall between Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning on the southwestern slopes of Cascades North. It is possible that the Nooksack, Samish and Stillaguamish rivers will reach flooding late Monday or Tuesday.

A freezing rain weather notice is also effective from Sunday at 7pm. Monday noon above 2500 feet. A strong wind alert is in effect from noon Monday to 4 am Tuesday for areas around Bellingham and the San Juan Islands.

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