flooding, Oregon and Wind Watch

A powerful atmospheric river storm pushing into the Pacific Northwest has cities like Seattle and Portland, Oregon, bracing for flooding as heavy rain and strong winds blast the region.
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for much of northwest Oregon that lasts through Tuesday night.
There could be as much as 2 to 2.5 inches of rain along the Willamette Valley from Saturday night to the end of Monday.
Heavy rain and wind this weekend will create challenging driving conditions and potential flooding in some areas.