Drier weather is coming, but flooding effects are likely to continue for days across portions of western Washington state and northwestern Oregon.

Heavy rain​ has triggered flooding, rescues and road closures in Washington state, with Gov. Bob Ferguson declaring a statewide emergency​.

Northern Plains through the Southeast are under cold weather alerts this weekend and will face dangerously cold wind chills.

Eastside Fire and Rescue released video of the moment two drivers were rescued by helicopter Wednesday night. After the drivers were caught in the floodwaters, they were forced to

Days of heavy rain due to an atmospheric river that hit Washington state is culminating in the threat of record-breaking deadly flooding in some areas. "This situation is extremely serious," said Washington's Democratic Governor Bob Ferguson on Wednesday. "The next few days are critical."

Receding waters allowed residents of Burlington, Washington, to assess damage and clean up after record flooding. (AP video: Manuel Valdes)

Gov. Bob Ferguson, who has warned that as many as 100,000 people would need to evacuate statewide, said Friday the Trump administration has approved a disaster declaration.

A foot and a half of rain pushed the water levels of at least four rivers in Washington, including the Skagit River, to hit record highs, surpassing some of their previous records set over 35 years ago.