Portland residents should anticipate a wet week ahead as the National Weather Service (NWS) has announced a forecast brimming with showers, thunderstorms, and consistent rainfall. According to the latest update from the National Weather Service Portland Office, today will usher in showers and thunderstorms before 4 pm with a continuation of showers and a possible thunderstorm after 4 pm.
Locals can expect a high near 57 degrees coupled with a south-southwest wind of around 7 mph. The chance of precipitation stands at an unwavering 100%, with new rainfall amounts measuring between a tenth and a quarter of an inch — and potentially higher amounts during thunderstorms.
The quintessentially Portland dreariness stretches into tonight with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, followed by a mostly cloudy sky and a low of around 44 degrees. The likelihood of rain doesn't waver much for Tuesday, possessing a 50% chance of showers paired with partly sunny conditions and a high near 55 degrees.
Moving into Wednesday, rain takes center stage once again with the NWS forecasting a 100% chance and projected new precipitation amounts ranging between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Showers are predicted to persist through the night, and well into Thursday with highs hovering around the low 50s. The consistent rain pattern maintains its grip into the weekend as clouds and the potential for more precipitation loom over the city, according to the detailed forecast shared by the National Weather Service.
