Portland is starting the workweek on a soggy note. It is about 55°F and partly cloudy at Portland International Airport this morning, Monday, June 8, 2026. Steady rain is expected to spread across the metro area through the day with a high near 60°F, and forecasters say new rainfall amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch are on the table.
Afternoon Winds and Marine Advisories
Southerly winds will be fairly tame early, around 3 to 7 mph, but they will ramp up as the day goes on. By tonight, look for speeds of 8 to 15 mph with frequent gusts. Inland areas can expect gusts commonly in the 25 to 35 mph range, with a shot at 40 to 45 mph gusts along the coast and in parts of the central and north Willamette Valley late this afternoon into the evening.
The National Weather Service has issued Gale Warnings and Small Craft Advisories for the coastal waters and warns that seas could build to 7 to 9 feet this afternoon and evening, a choppy setup that has mariners and coastal residents urged to take precautions. NWS Portland
What This Means for Your Commute
Drivers should plan on slower rush hours as steady bands of rain cut visibility and create pooling on low-lying streets, especially this evening. At Portland International Airport, ceilings are likely to drop to MVFR by late afternoon, and those gusty south winds could bring crosswind issues and potential flight delays, so it is wise to build in some extra time if you are catching a plane.
Forecasters have had this system circled for a few days, after earlier flagging the unsettled pattern in a June 5 storm preview.
Late-Week Heat Risk
Once this system clears, the pattern turns drier by Thursday, and attention quickly shifts from rain gear to heat concerns. Confidence is growing in a multi-day heat event beginning Saturday, June 13, through Monday, June 15, 2026, with inland highs likely in the 90s and a shot at upper 90s around Sunday, June 14. Overnight lows in the mid to upper 60s will not offer much relief, so people who are sensitive to heat are encouraged to start planning now, checking on cooling options and avoiding strenuous outdoor activity during the peak afternoon hours.
