WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash. – The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Whatcom and Skagit Counties and other parts of central western Washington.
Excessive rainfall and melting snow could cause rivers to swell.
Urban flooding is likely as rainfall contributes to melting snow.
An inch or more of rain is forecast for the lowlands and up to three inches is possible at higher elevations
The Flood Watch is in effect until late Sunday night.
And a wind advisory is also in effect for the region until 4pm Saturday.
Wind gusts up to 50 miles per hour are possible.
