Pacific Northwest Braces for Heavy Rain, Snow, and Potential Flooding

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Northwest Oregon, including the Oregon Coast, Willamette Valley, and Cascade Foothills, due to heavy rainfall expected through Tuesday. Flooding can occur in urban areas with poor drainage and rivers, creeks, and streams west of the Cascades. The Pineapple Express, an atmospheric river, is bringing excessive rainfall from Hawaii to the Western U.S. and Canada. Additionally, a Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the Cascades, with high winds expected in the Portland Metro and Willamette Valley, potentially causing power outages.