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Below is a statement from the National Weather Service. Weekend rains in Portland, will likely break records. Expected rainfall of more than 2.00" will break the all-time PDX September rain record which is 4.30" back in 1986. .SYNOPSIS...AUTUMN IS WASTING NO TIME GETTING STARTED IN THE...

Right on cue, mother nature delivers a wild punch, within hours of the Autumnal Equinox at 1:44, Sunday afternoon.  Here are a few storm headlines: _________________________ Heaviest rainfall: Astoria 1.22 inches Seaside 1.22 Kelso .59 Portland metro:  .10 - .30 inches on average __________...

The Autumnal Equinox will kick-off the fall season this Sunday at 1:44 p.m. pdt.  A true "fall" cold front will arrive hours later, bringing possible high winds to the coast, steady rain to the valley and snow levels Sunday night lowering to Timberline Lodge! Sunday's rainfall will put Portla...

Tuesday's high of 91 degrees at PDX becomes the ninth day of 90 degree heat this summer.  Other Tuesday highs include: Salem 92 Vancouver  91 Troutdale 95 Hillsboro 91 McMinnville 94 ___________________________________ Forecasting the return of cooler Pacific air is always tricky, but forec...

The National Weather Service estimates 50,000 lightning strikes hit the Northwest during the storm event.  The amount of rain & lightning is unusual for September.  An upper low moving inland produced an unstable atmosphere and unleashed the rain and electric storm.  These rain reports are from the...

Although the Autumnal Equinox will not turn the calender to fall until September 22nd, what is considered meteorological summer ended August 31st.  The summer forecast for June, July and August turned out to be correct!  Last spring, I told you to expect a nice summer with drier than normal...

Back in June, I wrote an article stating that Portland would likely see fewer than normal 90 degree days this summer.  The forecast was based on historical data showing less than the average of 13, 90 degree days, when PDX did not reach 90 until after June 10th.  This year's first 90 degree...

Clear skies Sunday night and Monday will bring three chances to view the International Space Station as it passes overhead.  The space station should be easy to spot.  You will be looking for what looks to be a commercial jet like feature, only higher in the sky.  If you go outside at the ti...

The month of July ends at PDX with simply a trace of rain.  The lack of moisture becomes one of many years to see just a trace of July rainfall.  The year 1967 holds the dry July record with 0.00 inches.  Here is a list of other July reporting sites: Downtown Portland (KGW):   0.00 inches tie...

90 degree temperatures are in the forecast for the first time this year.  Weather charts show hot weather this coming Sunday, Monday & Tuesday.  As July approaches, it should come as no surprise that hot weather is in the 7day forecast.  Portland averages 13 days each year of 90 degree tempe...