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 29.99 in (1015.58 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 04 Mar 01:20 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NE Portland International Airport OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4pm, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 4pm.  High near 52. West southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 52 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly before 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain, mainly before 2pm.  High near 49. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 42. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 50. South wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 50 °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 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4pm, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 4pm. High near 52. West southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Rain, mainly before 2pm. High near 49. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 42. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 50. South wind around 6 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 55.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Sunday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
Rain likely. Snow level 1600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 1300 feet lowering to 700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 700 feet rising to 1600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NE Portland International Airport OR
 45.61°N 122.57°W (Elev. 200 ft)
1:01 pm PST Mar 4, 2026
1pm PST Mar 4, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 10, 2026
 
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