Portland has seen a cool, showery Wednesday with scattered rain. The high temperature was expected to reach 65 degrees.

Light to moderate rain will extend across the Willamette Valley through the afternoon and evening, with a low, 5-15% probability of brief thunderstorms. Afternoon showers may produce occasional lightning and small hail, though most areas will remain dry. Winds will be southerly at 5-10 mph.

Tonight, precipitation will diminish, with most showers dissipating overnight. Temperatures will drop into the upper 40s to low 50s. Thursday will continue the showery pattern, though precipitation will become more scattered.

The weekend forecast looks more promising, with dry conditions developing Friday and temperatures warming into the 70s by Sunday and early next week. Low-level

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