The National Weather Service in Portland has forecast a wet week ahead for Portland residents, signaling a series of consistent showers and the potential for thunderstorms. According to the detailed forecast by the NWS, today's weather includes showers with a high chance of thunderstorms starting from the morning and continuing into the evening. The high is expected near 58 degrees with a strong south southwest wind traveling at 10 to 13 miles per hour. The chance of precipitation stands high at 90%.
Tonight, the downpour is anticipated to persist with showers and a possible thunderstorm in the mix, maintaining a 100% chance of rainfall. Residents can expect low temperatures around 49 degrees Fahrenheit. South southwest winds will blow around 9 mph, the gusts reaching up to 18 mph. The weather Monday follows a similar pattern; showers and potential thunderstorms after 11 am, and again, complete certainty of precipitation.
As Portlanders head into Monday night, the showers are not predicted to let up. With a low around 45 degrees and a southwest wind blowing at a modest 3 to 6 miles per hour, umbrellas and raincoats seem indispensable for those stepping out. The upcoming Tuesday still carries a significant possibility of showers, especially before 11 am, with cloudy skies and a high nearing 55 degrees.
Moving towards Wednesday, the NWS warns of more rain with a 100% probability, and Thursday doesn't spare the city either, with cloudy skies and consistent showers. The wet weather appears to hold till the weekend, with Friday night also likely to usher in showers. By Saturday, there is recorded, a semblance of reprieve with a mere chance of showers and partly sunny skies projecting a high of around 54 degrees.
