2 days Ago By Emily Nguyen
Portland residents should be ready to unfurl their umbrellas as a streak of rainy weather is predicted to drench the city in the upcoming days. Starting today, a cascade of showers will commence before 10 am, turning into steady rain thereafter with highs hovering near 47 degrees, according to the National Weather Service . An East southeast wind will gently push at 5 to 7 mph, while the likelihood of precipitation stands firmly at 90 percent.
Rainfall is expected to measure between a tenth and a quarter of an inch. As the evening draws near, the rain is set to persist, particularly after 11 pm, with lows dropping to around 42 degrees. Winds are projected to shift direction, initially mild from the north-northwest at 5 to 7 mph, and gradually become south-southeast later in the night.
The propensity to rain is pegged at 90 percent, with new precipitation amounts possibly ranging between a quarter and half an inch, as per the National Weather Service . The slick conditions are anticipated to spill over into Friday's forecast , which promises rain before 10 am followed by post-10 am showers. The high is expected to crest near 51 degrees, accompanied by Southeast wind traveling at 7 to 9 mph.
Rainfall is all but assured, with a probability of 100 percent and precipitation volumes mirroring those of Thursday night. Moving on to Friday Night, showers are set to continue with a low around 44, and a South wind circling at about 8 mph. The chance of precipitation will still cling closely to 90 percent, with new precipitation amounts expected to range from a tenth to a quarter of an inch.
It seems that the city has to prepare to endure stubborn wet conditions, at least for the near future. The weekend also looks to be soggy, with forecasts indicating a 100 percent chance of showers on Saturday and a likelihood of rain before 4 am on Saturday night. As Portlanders look ahead, they should anticipate a partial reprieve on Sunday with a 50 percent chance of rain followed by chances of showers into the early part of next week, as detailed by the National Weather Service .
Amidst the dreary outlook, temperatures will fluctuate between the low 40s at night and the low 50s during the day. The current weather conditions and more detailed forecast information can be found on the NWS website ..
