First Measurable Rain Since June Expected in Roseburg Today as Unusually Strong Storm Moves Inland
Roseburg could receive its first measurable rain since June as an unusually strong September storm brings cooler temperatures, widespread rainfall and the possibility of thunderstorms to Southern Oregon.
ROSEBURG, Ore. - Rain returned to Roseburg and much of Southern Oregon Wednesday morning as an unusually strong early September storm moved inland.
The rainfall could become Roseburg’s first measurable precipitation since June. No measurable rain was recorded locally during July or August, bringing an end to a long stretch of dry summer weather.
The National Weather Service in Medford said rain will become more widespread through Wednesday afternoon. Roseburg is expected to receive between one-quarter and one-half inch of rain during the day, with a high near 63 degrees. South-southeast winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Rain will remain likely Wednesday evening before gradually clearing. Another one-tenth to one-quarter inch of rain is possible, with an overnight low near 51 degrees.
Forecasters said the storm is unusually strong for this time of year, particularly when it comes to rainfall, wind and cooler temperatures. Temperatures across the region are expected to run 15 to 25 degrees below normal Wednesday and Thursday.
Motorists should be alert for possible rockslides along highways 38, 42 and 138 as rain reaches areas that have been dry for much of the summer.
The strongest winds are expected along the coast and in the coastal mountains, where gusts could approach 50 mph. Forecasters said isolated power outages are possible as the front moves inland.
Some of the heaviest rainfall is expected near Brookings, where isolated locations could receive as much as 2 inches during a six-hour period Wednesday. Rain will spread east of the Cascades by Wednesday evening.
Showers will continue Thursday as the upper-level storm moves across the region. Scattered thunderstorms are also possible Thursday afternoon across Southern Oregon and Northern California. Forecasters place the probability of thunderstorms at approximately 15 to 20 percent across much of the area. Severe storms are not expected, although lightning remains possible.
Cool and unsettled weather is expected to continue through early next week. The upper-level low is forecast to remain near the region through Monday, keeping periodic shower chances in the forecast.
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