More rain in epic quantities - from IBM's Weather.com:
Special Weather Statement until FRI 1:45 PM PST
Affected Area
Admiralty Inlet Area
Description
...HEAVY RAINFALL FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY WILL LEAD TO AN INCREASED THREAT OF LANDSLIDES IN WESTERN WASHINGTON...
Rainfall of 3 to 10 inches over much of the lowlands during the past 18 days has increased soil moisture to high levels across western Washington. Heavy rainfall of 1 to 8 inches is expected Friday through Sunday. This amount of rain will put extra pressure on soil instability, leading to an increased threat of landslides.
That is deluge territory. Looking at the chart for the Mighty Stilly in Arlington:
Right now it's about 3.7 times normal (little triangles). See what happens in the next few days. This is another Pineapple Express.
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