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

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the Eastern U.S. into next week. Several daily record temperature records are likely to be broken. Fire weather concerns will return to the central/southern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Portland, Portland International Airport (KPDX)

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

Overcast

48°F

9°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed WSW 5 MPH
Barometer 30.22 in (1023.37 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill46°F (8°C)
Last update 04 Mar 11:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Portland OR

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 45. West wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers, mainly between 10am and 1pm.  High near 49. West southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 49 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 43. South southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain before 10am, then showers, mainly after 10am.  High near 49. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Sunday

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

    High: 54 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Snow level 4500 feet lowering to 2400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 45. West wind around 6 mph.
Thursday
Showers, mainly between 10am and 1pm. High near 49. West southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 43. South southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain before 10am, then showers, mainly after 10am. High near 49. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain 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. Snow level 4500 feet lowering to 2400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Snow level 1700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 1400 feet lowering to 800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Snow level 800 feet rising to 1700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely. Snow level 1700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Snow level 2300 feet rising to 3400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW Portland OR
 45.5°N 122.72°W (Elev. 525 ft)
11:41 pm PST Mar 4, 2026
11pm PST Mar 4, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 11, 2026
 
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