There were some pretty good downpours Sunday and a few claps of thunder. They were scattered, with some areas not receiving much compared to others that were under the dark clouds.
Dark clouds lingered Monday, but showers were much lighter and of shorter duration. Plenty of sunbreaks were thrown in too. Overall, not a bad start to the workweek weather-wise. Today will have partial clearing with sunshine, but there still may be a fleeting rain shower mainly over the Cascades. We stay dry through Wednesday, and then some time Thursday rain returns with showers lasting into the weekend. More of those pesky April showers?
This week is Severe Weather Awareness Week, and the National Weather Service has vast resources for you to look over as we get into the summer season. What is the worry if it is summer? Flash floods, thunder and lightning and even small tornadoes can strike the Pacific Northwest during the summer months — mainly over and east of the Cascades, but it is always a good idea to review things. It is also the season of wildfires.
For information go to their website at http://weather.gov/portland and look at the notice near the top of the page — and click on it. Other severe-weather and safety information can be found on the following webpages: www.weather.gov/safety.php and http://www.lightningsafety.noaa.gov/
