Rain Providing Some Relief to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the southern U.S. will continue to bring heavy to excessive rainfall over portions of central Texas through the central Gulf Coast today. The Southeast U.S. will see heavier rain and a risk for severe thunderstorms Saturday. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Last Update: 127 AM PDT Fri May 1 2026

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Portland, OR Local Forecast Office

16NM SSW Newport OR

Marine Zone Forecast

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

Today
N wind 10 to 15 kt, rising to 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt late. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave detail: N 4 ft at 5 seconds and W 6 ft at 13 seconds.
Tonight
N wind 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Wave detail: N 4 ft at 6 seconds and W 5 ft at 12 seconds. A slight chance of showers after midnight.
Sat
N wind 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave detail: N 4 ft at 5 seconds and W 5 ft at 11 seconds. A slight chance of showers in the morning.
Sat Night
N wind 10 to 15 kt, easing to 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Wave detail: N 3 ft at 4 seconds and W 7 ft at 16 seconds.
Sun
NE wind around 5 kt, backing to NW in the afternoon. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Wave detail: NW 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 7 ft at 16 seconds.
Sun Night
W wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming S 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Wave detail: SW 3 ft at 4 seconds and NW 7 ft at 15 seconds.
Mon
S wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Wave detail: S 3 ft at 5 seconds and W 6 ft at 14 seconds.
Mon Night
SW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave detail: SW 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 6 ft at 13 seconds.
Tue
S wind 5 to 10 kt, veering to W in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave detail: S 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 5 ft at 12 seconds. A chance of rain in the morning.
Tue Night
W wind around 5 kt. Seas around 4 ft. Wave detail: W 4 ft at 11 seconds.



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127 AM PDT Fri May 1 2026
 
 

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