Rare August Atmospheric River to Hit Seattle
• Seattle is bracing for a rare August atmospheric river, bringing up to an inch of rain to the city.
• Mountainous areas near Seattle could receive up to 5 inches of rain from the atmospheric river.
• The atmospheric river is expected to taper off by Saturday morning, after bringing heavy rainfall overnight.
Significant rainfall expected from unusual August event
Seattle is preparing for a rare atmospheric river event set to arrive Friday night, bringing substantial rainfall to the region. The city is expected to receive up to an inch of rain, while mountainous areas could see as much as 5 inches. This weather system is particularly noteworthy due to the unusual intensity of atmospheric moisture for the month of August.
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