Severe flooding is expected in Western Washington, particularly near the Snohomish, Stillaguamish, and Skagit rivers. Residents are urged to prepare for potential evacuations and heed local authorities' warnings.
Hurricane Erin has intensified to a Category 3 storm and is expected to escalate further. While currently not expected to make landfall, nearby islands face severe weather threats including flooding and landslides. Precautions are being taken across affected regions.