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

Washington state residents are bracing for possible mudslides and levee failures from floodwaters that are expected to be slow to recede.

The NWS Portland OR issued a flood watch at 11:11 a.m. on Monday valid from Thursday 4 a.m. until Saturday 4 a.m. The watch is for South Washington Coast, Willapa and Wahkiakum Lowlands, Willapa Hills,

Over a foot of rain has already fallen in the last few days, and more is on the way amid major flooding in Washington state.

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

Record flooding in Washington state has forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate after torrential rains this week.

While the torrential downpour caused by an atmospheric river has slowed down, rivers and waterways continue to rise and flood in the state.

“Due to the rising water levels in the Snohomish river adjacent to the shelter, the Everett Animal Shelter is at significant risk of flooding,” Everett Animal Shelter in Everett, Washington said. “Out of an abundance of caution, we will be initiating a temporary evacuation of the animals to ensure their safety and well-being.”

After a brief reprieve, heavy rains are back in full force across western Washington on Monday. Rivers that flooded during last week's storms are again at risk of overflowing with more rain coming down.