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.

Mostly Cloudy

45°F

7°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed WNW 3 MPH
Barometer 30.29 in (1025.74 mb)
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 05 Mar 03:53 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Portland International Airport OR

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 45. West southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers, mainly before 1pm.  High near 50. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 50 °F

    Showers

  • 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

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain before 10am, then showers, mainly after 10am.  High near 51. South wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    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 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 45. West southwest wind around 6 mph.
Thursday
Showers, mainly before 1pm. High near 50. Southwest wind 5 to 7 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 before 10am, then showers, mainly after 10am. High near 51. South wind around 7 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 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
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 55.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Snow level 1600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 1400 feet lowering to 700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 700 feet rising to 1600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely. Snow level 1700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
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Point Forecast:
Portland International Airport OR
 45.58°N 122.59°W (Elev. 200 ft)
3:41 am PST Mar 5, 2026
4am PST Mar 5, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 11, 2026
 
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