Portland faces a drenched start to the week, with downpours expected to persist throughout the day according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service. Residents can anticipate a 100% chance of rain after 8:00 a.m., with new precipitation amounts ranging between a quarter and a half of an inch. Moreover, with south-southwest winds blowing at 6 to 10 mph, and gusts potentially reaching up to 21 mph, the city is set to not only be wet but also windswept. Temperatures are predicted to hover around a high near 58°F, while humidity levels will be high at 87%.
The outlook for tonight isn't much drier, with the NWS predicting a 50 percent chance of rain between 11:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m. The expected low temperature is around 54°F, while the south-southwest winds are set to slow down, becoming calm as the evening progresses. Any added rainfall will be less compared to earlier, with less than a tenth of an inch possible. To fully grasp the notion of tonight's weather, one must inevitably prepare to periodically encounter the rain.
Moving into Sunday, the skies will eventually clear, leaving way for clouds to disperse and bring forth a mostly sunny afternoon with a high temperature nearing 73°F. The calm wind conditions are apt to provide a brief respite from the blustery scenes of the previous day. This change marks a welcome break in the weather cycle, with Portlanders set to enjoy the respite from consistent rainfall.
The following nights will bring clearer skies still, with the NWS forecasting mostly clear nights and lows hovering around 53°F. Calm wind conditions are expected to continue, setting the stage for a balmy week ahead. Monday and Tuesday are anticipated to bring mostly sunny days with highs near 82°F and 84°F, respectively. As the week progresses, temperatures will mildly drop, with Wednesday's highs around 76°F and a slight chance of rain by Thursday, potentially, to once again change the tune of the city's weather.
The full weather report and forecast updates for Portland can be found on the National Weather Service website.
