We missed possibly reaching 100 degrees Monday due to all the smoke in the skies. It was stifling to say the least. Still, the high as of 5 p.m. was 96 degrees, well above the average high for the date of 80 degrees.
The good news is we enter a cooling trend today through Thursday. The bad news is we heat up again for the long Labor Day weekend — into the 90s. At least that was the plan looking at guidance Monday.
Our weather is nothing compared to the devastation in Texas from then-Hurricane Harvey. The rain just keeps on coming, it seems. It was predicted that some areas would receive 50 inches of rain before it is over. That is way more rain that falls all year here in Vancouver by a good 10 inches.
If we did receive copious amounts of rain at least our cities have some elevation and most would run off into the Columbia River. Some neighborhoods would for sure be underwater and areas by the numerous small creeks in Clark County would be flooded. The relatively flat terrain and proximity to the coast in Texas there adds to the difficulties. Our thoughts and prayers are with those involved in this terrible weather event.
