华盛顿宣布紧急状态,因为大气层河流造成历史性洪水、疏散和停电。 Washington declares state of emergency as atmospheric river causes historic flooding, evacuations, and power outages.

一条强大的大气河流在华盛顿西部造成历史性洪灾,迫使多达10万人下命令撤离。 A powerful atmospheric river caused historic flooding in western Washington, forcing evacuation orders for up to 100,000 people. 以4-8英寸的降雨量, 象Skagit和Snohomish这样的主要河流正接近创纪录的顶峰, 威胁到河堤和基础设施。 With 4–8 inches of rain, major rivers like the Skagit and Snohomish are nearing record crests, threatening levees and infrastructure. 17 000多条电力丧失,主要道路关闭,国民警卫队和救援队部署到位。 Over 17,000 lost power, major roads are shut, and the National Guard and rescue teams are deployed. 总督。 Gov. Bob Ferguson宣布全州处于紧急状态, 并请求快速联邦援助, 警告危险条件可能会持续到假期。 Bob Ferguson declared a statewide emergency and requested fast federal aid, warning the dangerous conditions will likely continue through the holidays.