2 days Ago By Clara Robinson
As the city anticipates wet days, Portland residents should prepare to keep their umbrellas handy this week. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Portland, there's a "30 percent chance of showers, mainly between 11am and 2pm" today, with the temperature peaking at a mild 57 degrees. The NWS also notes a calm south-southwest breeze will blow lightly through the streets at 3 to 7 mph.
Tonight, the skies are expected to clear up partly, with temperatures dropping to around 41 degrees and a north wind gently picking up to around 5 mph after midnight. However, don't be too quick to store away rain gear; Sunday promises a 50 percent chance of showers rolling in after 11am. The temperature is forecasted to climb to a comfortable 63 degrees amidst mostly cloudy conditions.
By Sunday night, rain showers are becoming almost certain with a daunting forecast, "Chance of precipitation is 90%," as cited by the National Weather Service.Monday's weather continues the trend, with showers and potential thunderstorms in the forecast after 11am. Temperatures will stay on the cooler side with a high near 54 degrees and a south breeze that could quickly grow in strength, gusting as high as 24 mph.
"Chance of precipitation is 90%," adds the NWS Portland, indicating a very wet start to the week. Monday night will likely witness rain mainly before 11pm, with a low temperature hovering around 42 degrees.The rest of the week doesn't promise much respite from the damp conditions.
"Rain likely, mainly after 11am," signals Tuesday's forecast, paired with a 60 percent chance of precipitation and a high temperature near 56 degrees. Following suit, Wednesday and Thursday show more likelihood of rainy weather than not, with a brief interlude on Thursday night when the sky might partly clear up. The National Weather Service puts this break in the rain: "A chance of showers.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38." Moving into the weekend, Friday displays a slight chance of showers and the potential for sunlight breakthrough with a forecast of "Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.".
