As Portland residents navigate their Columbus Day plans, they might need to pack an umbrella with that picnic basket. The National Weather Service in Portland anticipates a 20 percent chance of rain coming in after 2pm, along with patchy morning fog. However, skies are expected to clear up somewhat, with temperatures reaching a comfy high near 71 degrees. According to the forecast, the wind will remain gentle, shifting to the south around 5 mph.
Tonight's weather may shift to be less forgiving. The NWS reports a 50 percent chance of rain, primarily after 9pm, marking the start of a wet week ahead. The calm before the storm will see temperatures hovering around 58 degrees. Looking forward to tomorrow, rain is mainly expected after 11am, with the chance of precipitation hiking up to 80 percent, although less than a tenth of an inch is anticipated.
The certainty of rainfall increases midweek. 'Wednesday's rain,' as stated clearly by the NWS, brings a 100 percent chance of precipitation, with new amounts ranging between a quarter and half an inch. The temperature will peak at a cool 59 degrees, while winds shift from south to west in the afternoon.
Further, Thursday could bring thunder along with its showers. A high of 56 degrees and an unwavering chance of 100 percent precipitation might urge one to consider staying indoors. The NWS suggests evening showers could ease into a lighter rain post 11pm. Friday upholds the trend with a chance of rain post 11am, maintaining mostly cloudy skies and a high of 57 degrees.
The weekend's forecast offers little respite. Saturday may see a mix of partly sunny conditions jostling with a chance of rain and a high near 64. The pattern of evening rain persists into Sunday, with likelihood strengthening, curtailing the weekend amidst mostly cloudy conditions and teases of warmth at 63 degrees.
