Portland residents, brace yourselves for a wet and windy weekend as the National Weather Service forecasts a series of showers and potential thunderstorms. Temperatures will hover near the low 50s, with today's conditions at 52°F and a humidity of 62%. As the south wind picks up to 14 MPH, gusting at times up to 25 MPH, weather officials urge the public to prepare for intermittent downpours.
Last updated this morning, the NWS detailed forecast predicts showers likely overnight with the chance of precipitation sitting at 60%, the south wind breezy around 15 MPH at times gusting as high as 25 MPH; these conditions are just a prelude to Saturday's expected showers and possible thunderstorms post-4pm. For those venturing out, it would be prudent to expect high chances of rain—80% throughout the day, peaking at 90% in the evening, as snow levels drop to 2300 feet.
Looking ahead, Sunday may offer a brief respite with a chance of showers before 10 am, then a chance of showers after 4 pm, according to the latest bulletin from the NWS. Despite the clouds parting at times, the chance of rain will persist, setting the scene for a damp and dreary week. New rainfall amounts are anticipated between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, though thunderstorms could bring higher totals.
As the work week commences, Monday's forecast leaves no room for doubt, with an unyielding prediction of rain and a solid 100% chance of precipitation, thus ensuring a soggy start to the week. The southeast wind around 5 mph might provide some slight relief from the rain. For those hoping for dry days, it may be wise to mark Thursday on their calendars, as it promises partly sunny skies despite a lingering slight chance of showers in the evening.
