Thousands ready to evacuate as flooding hits Pacific Northwest

Thousands are poised to evacuate as Pacific Northwest faces severe flooding due to heavy rain, affecting residents in the US and western Canada. Evacuation orders are in place for many in Washington state and western Canada, with highways to Vancouver closed due to flooding and avalanches. Governor Bob Ferguson has declared a statewide emergency in Washington, expecting historic flooding levels along rivers like the Skagit, urging residents to be cautious and seek federal assistance.