3.2K views · 29 reactions | A powerful atmospheric river pounded Washington state, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of people while disrupting road travel and causing at least two deaths and two injuries. But what is the phenomenon, and just why is it so destructive? | Reuters | Facebook

We're about halfway done with this atmospheric river as #evacuation orders are ongoing for Sumas, Everson, and Mount Vernon in #Washington State. Residents in all 100 year floodplain areas should be prepared for evacuation orders through Thursday. Tuesday night, as catastrophic flooding continues across the state and into northwestern Oregon, 100 hundred members of the Washington National Guard stand ready to support life-saving operations, with additional forces preparing to mobilize tomorrow.

180K views · 1.7K reactions | CALI FLOOD WATCH: After a powerful atmospheric river slammed California, causing deadly flooding, much of the state remains under flood watch through Friday, as more rain will inundate the area moving down to Southern California. It’s a devastating time for many with the holiday right around the corner. FOX Weather's Brandy Campbell has the latest: #flood #california #socal #sanfrancisco #losangeles #foxweather | FOX Weather | Facebook