Portland will experience a wet and windy Wednesday, with rain and potential thunderstorms sweeping through the region.

Steady rain will become showery by Wednesday afternoon, with rainfall amounts likely reaching 0.75 inches to 1.25 inches through the Willamette Valley. Wind gusts could reach 35 to 45 mph overnight into Wednesday morning, potentially causing isolated tree damage and power outages.

Meteorologists warn of a 20-35% chance of thunderstorms, with a slight risk of severe weather including strong winds and possible waterspouts. The coast and southwest Washington may see the highest storm activity, with wind gusts potentially exceeding 45 mph.

The extended outlook suggests conditions will trend drier late Friday into Saturday, with decreasing rain and potentially more stable we

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