The National Weather Service in Portland, Oregon reports today's weather with light rain and mist, showing a high near 64 degrees and a brisk south-southwest wind traveling at a minor 3 to 6 mph. According to the latest update, the chance of precipitation remains steep at 90%, with potential thunderstorms rolling in after 2 pm. Concerns arise for the commuters, as the NWS warns new rainfall amounts could reach between a tenth and a quarter of an inch. Anticipated thunderstorms promise to bring higher amounts down to the already-dampened streets of Portland.
As evening approaches, Portlanders should expect a dip in the temperature to around 54 degrees. A calm wind will accompany the night's partly cloudy skies as the threat of showers and thunderstorms dwindles to a 40% chance before 9 pm and further drops to a slight chance between 9 and 11 pm. The NWS advises that the cautious can breathe a sigh of relief, with showers less likely to intrude upon the late evening calm.
Looking ahead to the weekend, NWS predicts a continuation of variable conditions for Saturday, oscillating between moments of sunshine and showers that carry a 50 percent uncertainty. The mercury is set to rise near 68 degrees amid a mild southwesterly breeze that will brush softly at around 6 mph. With clouds punctuating the skyline, residents should prepare for sporadic rainfall as they go about their Saturday routines.
Sunday, however, is forecasted to wear a brighter visage, mostly sunny and lifting the city’s spirit with a high near 76. A gentle breath of wind, both light and variable, will accompany what promises to be the preamble to stronger sunshine. The night will follow suit, mostly clear and dry, as the temperature gracefully retreats to a low of approximately 56 degrees.
The semblance of summer will continue to unfurl into the week, with the NWS promising skies prideful in their blue and mercury ascending, teasing at a high near 82 on Monday. If the sky maintains its sunlit oath, Portland could revel in a string of pleasant days, culminating in a thirsty 88 degrees by Thursday.
