Aug 23, 2024 - Climate
Wetter weather incoming
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If you've been enjoying the rain lately, a lot more is coming.
Driving the news: A precipitation outlook released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows above-normal rainfall across the Pacific Northwest in September, October and November.
What's happening: The seasonal outlooks show the footprint of La Niña's anticipated arrival this fall and winter, which is driving the forecast, NOAA meteorologist Scott Handel told Axios.
- There's a 66% chance for La Niña to develop this fall and a 74% chance it develops through the winter, he said.
Threat level: November is already one of Portland's wettest months, according to historical data from the National Weather Service.
- And La Niña years can bring extra heavy rains and flooding.
The bottom line: Pull those parkas out of storage.