For those in Portland who want to go outside on Sunday, the weather will be comparatively dry.
Sunday’s high is expected to be close to 47 degrees, with a 40% chance of rain, according to the National Weather Service. That won’t be the case on Monday, when meteorologists say there is a 100% chance of rain and showers that will last until Wednesday. For the majority of the week, high temperatures will be in the 50 degree range.
At the same time, the Oregon coast is experiencing high tides due to Sunday’s full moon.
Images of king tides inundating a Cutler City neighborhood were shared by Lincoln City police on Saturday afternoon, alerting locals to the possibility of more flooding on Sunday.
This image of king tides inundating a Cutler City neighborhood was shared by Lincoln City police on Saturday. Flooding can result from king tides, which are exceptionally high tides that usually occur during new and full moons.Thanks to the Lincoln City police
While conditions further south are expected to be calmer, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration anticipates a 50% likelihood of high tide flooding at its South Beach site on Sunday. According to the administration, Port Orford has a 30% probability of flooding on Sunday, which will drop to approximately 15% on Monday, and Charleston has a roughly 35% chance of flooding on Sunday, which will decrease to about 5% on Tuesday.
According to the Oregon King Tides Project, Sunday will be the last time king tides pose a hazard in 2024. According to the group, high tides will return on January 13th, which is also the return of the full moon.
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