Portland should prepare for a wet and windy weekend with multiple frontal systems bringing persistent rainfall.

Rain will move through the region Thursday and continue into Friday, with precipitation most intense along the coast and in the Coast Range. Southwest Washington and northwest Oregon can expect 0.3 to 0.6 inches of rain in the interior lowlands, with coastal areas potentially seeing up to 3 inches. Winds will be breezy, with gusts potentially reaching 20-30 mph.

The extended outlook suggests a potentially significant atmospheric river event next week , with multiple rounds of rainfall possible and continued wet conditions through midweek.

The National Weather Service warns of increasing flood risks, particularly late Monday through next Thursday. Some rivers in the Coast Ran

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