Portland residents, keep your umbrellas handy. The National Weather Service in Portland, Oregon, forecasts a week of unpredictable spring weather for the area, with a high chance of showers and possible thunderstorms on the horizon. According to the latest updates, a murky Sunday awaits with showers cascading throughout the day, and the possibility of thunderstorms peaking between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

The temperatures will hover coolly with today’s high anticipated near 58 degrees, while those blasting winds from the south-southwest could make it all feel a little bit brisker. The NWS warns that there is a 70 percent chance of precipitation during the daylight hours, possibly complicating outdoor plans for Portlanders NWS Portland Oregon. When night falls, the chance of showers and thunderstorms jumps to a certainty, so evening events will also be at the mercy of Mother Nature.

Monday's outlook is not much brighter, with the relentless showers and possible thunderstorms expected to continue. The high is set to reach a near 56 degrees, while the southwestern winds persist. Rainfall might vary between a tenth and a quarter of an inch – however, should thunderstorms hit, this amount could be higher.

As we move through the week, the forecast suggests a soggy sequence for Tuesday, with showers and potential thunderstorms after 11 a.m. and an 80 percent chance of precipitation during the day. The temperatures will slightly dip to a low around 41 degrees come nighttime, but a break in the clouds is forecasted for Wednesday, offering a respite with mostly sunny skies and a more pleasant high near 63 degrees.

Later in the week, Thursday may once again bring showers after 11 a.m., though the day will see temperatures rise a bit to a high near 64. The pattern of intermittent rain showers seems to carry on into Friday, with a slight chance of evening showers despite a mostly sunny forecast and a high creeping up near 69.