Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest today through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the southeastern U.S. and parts of the central U.S. into next week. Several daily record high maximum and high minimum temperature records are likely to be broken. Read More >

Current conditions at

Portland, Portland International Airport (KPDX)

Lat: 45.59578°NLon: 122.60917°WElev: 20.0ft.

Mostly Cloudy

54°F

12°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed WSW 13 MPH
Barometer 30.0 in (1015.92 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 04 Mar 01:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Portland OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4pm, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of rain and thunderstorms after 5pm.  High near 51. West southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 51 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  Snow level 2300 feet rising to 3000 feet in the afternoon. High near 48. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 42. South wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 49. South wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4pm, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of rain and thunderstorms after 5pm. High near 51. West southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Rain. Snow level 2300 feet rising to 3000 feet in the afternoon. High near 48. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 42. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 49. South wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Sunday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
Rain likely. Snow level 1700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 1300 feet lowering to 700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Snow level 700 feet rising to 1700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW Portland OR
 45.5°N 122.72°W (Elev. 525 ft)
1:41 pm PST Mar 4, 2026
1pm PST Mar 4, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 10, 2026
 
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