1 week Ago By Emily Nguyen
According to the latest forecast, Portland residents can expect a series of wet weather days ahead. Looking to the sky tells only half the story, as details provided by the National Weather Service (NWS) in Portland offer a rundown of what's in store. Today, showers are expected, with the possibility of thunderstorms after 5 p.
m., carrying a high near 60 degrees and winds from the south picking up between 6 to 10 mph. It was reported by the NWS that there's a 100% chance of precipitation with new rainfall amounts ranging from a tenth to a quarter of an inch—though higher amounts are possible where thunderstorms hit.
The pattern continues into the night with showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 9 p.m., followed by more showers until 11 p.
m., and then steady rain. Gusty conditions compound the low temperature around 47 degrees, as south wind speeds are expected to reach up to 28 mph.
The chance of precipitation lingers at 90%, and new precipitation amounts between a quarter and half an inch are considered likely. The forecast outlined on the NWS website provides a comprehensive view of these conditions, sharing both immediate and extended expectations for the region.Friday won't offer a reprieve, as rain before 11 a.
m. will give way to showers in the afternoon. Highs are projected to be near 54, with south winds persisting between 10 to 13 mph—gusts could reach as high as 28 mph.
Those precipitation chances are unwavering at 100%, and additional rainfall from a tenth up to a quarter of an inch is forecasted. Friday night may lower the chance of precipitation to 80%, but showers are still mainly expected before 11 p.m.
, with low temperatures dropping to around 43 degrees.As the weekend approaches, Saturday's forecast suggests showers will likely continue, primarily after 11 a.m.
, despite a mostly cloudy sky and a somewhat higher temperature near 57 degrees. South winds may slow down to around 7 mph, yet the probability of precipitation holds at 60%. Transitioning into nighttime, the clouds might break to offer some respite, turning partly cloudy and lowering temperatures to about 41 degrees.
While these predictions are subject to change, residents should stay informed by frequenting official weather channels for the most current updates.The outlook for the remainder of the weekend into next week hints at continued rainfall, with Sunday showing a 40 percent chance of rain after 11 a.m.
and highs floating around 61. The rain persists into Sunday night and Monday, though temperatures will hover around the mid-50s during the day and low 40s at night, according to the latest forecasts..
