Weather Update: Showers and Cooler Temperatures Expected in Portland Area

Weather Update: Showers and Cooler Temperatures Expected in Portland AreaPhoto byÜmit AslanonUnsplash

The National Weather Service in Portland has issued an updated forecast for Sunday, August 18, 2024, predicting lingering showers in the morning, particularly west of I-5, as a low-pressure system moves north along the coast. There is a slight chance of thunderstorms, though they are expected to be less intense than yesterday's.

The weather is expected to clear up this afternoon, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s in the inland valleys. For the rest of the week, the region will experience a mix of mild temperatures and occasional light showers, with highs staying in the mid to upper 70s. An upper-level low could bring increased shower activity and thunderstorm chances later in the week.

Residents should expect mostly dry and sunny conditions by early afternoon, with patchy fog in the morning due to lingering moisture.