US National Weather Service Portland Oregon

05/30/2026

🌤️🥳 The weekend (and June) is shortly upon us! While conditions remain near normal through Sunday, confidence is high a warming trend takes hold early next week📈. At least for now the warmer temperatures appear short lived as we moderate by next Thursday/Friday.

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05/29/2026

*7PM Update (5/28)* A wide swath of weakening showers/T-storms are beginning to progress towards the I-5 corridor, likely decaying further over the next several hours. Limited impacts are anticipated overall with infrequent lightning, breezy winds, and light/moderate rainfall mainly staying east of I-5.

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05/28/2026

There is a chance for severe thunderstorms over the Cascades until 10 PM tonight. Thunderstorm chances over the valley have diminished significantly. Main impacts with Cascade thunderstorms are strong winds ≥ 60 mph, large hail ≥ 1 inch, & heavy rain. Be weather aware today!

05/27/2026

While the main threat of strong thunderstorms is expected east of the Cascades, isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible Thursday afternoon and evening across portions of NW Oregon and SW Washington. There is a Marginal (Level 1) Risk of severe storms from the central Oregon to south Washington Cascades, as well as a Slight (Level 2) Risk of severe storms into the Hood River Valley. The main concerns with any stronger storm that does develop will be damaging wind gusts to 60 mph as well as a 5% chance of quarter-sized hail. Frequent lightning will also be possible with these thunderstorms.

05/26/2026

Do you know what the evacuation preparedness levels are? Before we move into fire season, it's critical that we know these evacuation levels. But they aren't just used for wildfire...they can be used for any kind of situation that needs evacuation. Be sure to know your "Ready, Set, Go!" and where to find evacuation information in your community.

🚨 Hey Oregon, do you know your evacuation levels?

Knowing the difference between Level 1, 2, and 3 can save lives.

🟢 Level 1 – Be Ready
🟡 Level 2 – Be Set
🔴 Level 3 – GO NOW

Get familiar, stay prepared ⬇️🌲
🔗 wildfire.oregon.gov/evacuations

📲 Sign up for emergency alerts:
https://f.mtr.cool/ezcaaibdgr

Governor Tina Kotek

05/25/2026

🌧️ 7:50 AM Monday: Radar imagery this morning is showing rain approaching the south Washington & north Oregon coast as the front moves in. Rain will continue to make it's way down the coast through 9-11 AM, then move into the I-5 corridor by 12-2 PM this afternoon.

05/24/2026

🌧️ This forecast loop shows the timing of the next frontal system. Rain is forecast to arrive along the coast by Monday morning, spreading into the I-5 corridor by Monday afternoon.

⛈️ There is also a 10-20% chance for thunderstorms Monday afternoon/evening.

05/23/2026

A long period swell will impact our waters starting Sunday May 24th through Tuesday May 26th. Sneaker waves can surprise beachgoers, running up on the beach significantly farther than other waves. They can also lift or roll large, heavy logs which can lead to serious injury or death.

05/22/2026

Today is the final day of Week!

Friends don’t let friends get a sunburn. ! Here’s your safe summer checklist:

✔️ sunscreen
✔️ sunglasses
✔️ hat
✔️ protective clothing
✔️ shade

05/21/2026

Keep your cool when temperatures climb!

💧Hydrate, 👕wear light clothing and ☀️don't skip the sunscreen.

If you start feeling dizzy, don't "tough it out"—seek medical help immediately.

For more heat safety tips visit: weather.gov/safety/heat