Portland residents should brace for a wet week ahead, as the National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts persistent rain and possible thunderstorms in the coming days. According to the latest reports from the NWS, the city will see rain starting today, primarily after 10 a.m., with a high approaching 46 degrees and east-southeast winds ranging from 5 to 7 mph. There's a 90% chance of precipitation, and new rainfall could accumulate between a quarter to half an inch.

Tonight, the rain continues, predominantly after 4 a.m., as temperatures dip to a low of around 43 degrees. South winds will pick up, hitting speeds of 8 to 10 mph and gusts as high as 22 mph. The odds of precipitation remain high at 90%, with new precipitation volumes estimated between a tenth and a quarter of an inch. More detailed forecast information can be found on the NWS website.

On Saturday, Portlanders should expect showers and even the possibility of thunderstorms after 4 p.m. With a high near 49 degrees, the day will be marked by a south-southwest wind traveling at 7 to 9 mph, with potential gusts up to 20 mph. The chance of precipitation skyrockets to 100%, although the NWS anticipates new rainfall amounts to be less than a tenth of an inch, barring higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Looking towards Saturday night, showers might give way to a thunderstorm before 10 p.m., then showers are likely to persist. The low should hover around 38 degrees, accompanied by a mild south-southwest wind around 6 mph. The chance of precipitation clings to a steady 90%, with new precipitation amounts again forecast to be less than a tenth of an inch, except for potentially higher amounts in any thunderstorms.

The dreary conditions are expected to temporarily ease on Sunday, with a 30 percent chance of showers before 10 am. The day may even present some respite as partly sunny skies are anticipated, with highs around 48 degrees. However, rain probability hikes back up to 40 percent after 10 p.m., clouding the nighttime outlook.

As the new week commences, Monday promises more rain with highs near 46 degrees and an 80% likelihood of precipitation. Similar conditions seep into Monday night, casting a mostly cloudy veil with ongoing rain and lows around 42 degrees. The pattern of showers continues sporadically through Wednesday, with high temperatures poised near the 50-degree mark and slight chances of rain persisting as the week progresses.