Portland should prepare for a wet and windy weekend, with rain arriving Friday evening and continuing through Saturday.

A cold front will bring steady rainfall to the region, starting along the northern Oregon and southern Washington coasts Friday evening and spreading inland overnight. Rain will be light initially, then gradually increase in intensity. Residents can expect between 0.25 to 0.75 inches of precipitation in the Willamette Valley, with southerly winds gusting 20 to 25 mph.

Saturday will remain rainy, with precipitation tapering to showers by afternoon. The National Weather Service warns of high surf conditions along the coast, with sneaker waves and potential beach hazards. Waves could reach 15 to 18 feet, and people are advised to stay well back from the water’s edge.

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