Record river flooding is ongoing in parts of Washington State, but following a drier weekend, a new worry for wetter weather will arise early in the week ahead.

Thousands of residents across Washington are expected to be affected by “major flooding” on Tuesday, as an ongoing atmospheric river brings continued rainfall.

Just days after historic river flooding prompted a State of Emergency in Washington, another atmospheric river is targeting the state, as well as Oregon and Northern California. FOX Weather Correspondent Robert Ray has the latest from Burlington,

What is it about mid-December weather? The latest atmospheric river has brought warm, heavy rain, resulting in widespread major flooding and landslides.

The Skagit River is predicted to crest at more than 47 feet near the town of Concrete, north of Seattle, 15 inches above the threshold for a major flooding event.

A powerful atmospheric river slamming the Northwest is fueling flooding over numerous rivers in Washington state reach major flood stage, triggering mandatory evacuations in some areas. Numerous flood warnings are in affect across the state as days of heavy rain have overwhelmed a number of rivers.

Days of record-breaking flooding in western and central Washington caused widespread evacuations, emergency rescues, and major infrastructure damage. The state remains under a state of emergency, with evacuation orders still in place for tens of thousands of residents.