across the country, we're also monitoring a lot of rain coming into the northwest. this has been problematic. there were two mudslides in will western washington state and the problem is we still have more rain coming in to the forecast. you can see lots of rain from long view up through everett, particularly up through seattle. so the flood watches and the risk for more rain will go straight through sunday. so the advisories will stay all weekend long. >> okay, bonnie, thanks. well, a close encounter with a critter can be cute. or it can just be nightmarish like in new york. the supersized rat actually climbs up a commuter's leg and on to his face. in germany, everyone wants to come face to face with a cross eyed possum. >> reporter: this is a tale of two critters. one gives folks joy, the other gives them the kreeps.