Clark County is bracing for record-breaking temperatures that the National Weather Service says will peak at 98 degrees on Monday.
Forecasters predict temperatures will heat into the low to mid- 90s on Sunday with a breezy east wind, especially in the eastern part of the county near Washougal. It’s not likely to cool off too much at night, either. Forecasters expect an overnight low of 65 degrees.
Monday’s heat is likely to break the record set in 1990 for June 21 of 94 degrees. The National Weather Service said there is a 75 percent chance of setting a record this year.
However, the area has seen triple-digit temperatures in late June before. In 1992, the temperature on June 22 was 103 degrees.
Tuesday could also reach 90 degrees, but temperatures are expected to cool off a bit for the rest of the week, according to the weather service.
In time for the heat, Clark County Public Health lifted a closure at Klineline Pond on Thursday. Officials said in a press release that the previously detected elevated E. coli bacteria levels have dropped, making it safe for swimming again.
Vancouver Lake remains closed to swimming because of high levels of cyanotoxins from blue-green algae. Officials warn against any sort of recreation at the lake, including kayaking, paddle boarding and water skiing. If water quality improves, Public Health said it will consider lifting the closure next week.
Battle Ground Lake currently doesn’t have any public health restrictions. Area lakes, including Lacamas and Round lakes, are also free of any water quality warnings.
Water temperatures at the Columbia River near Vancouver are forecasted to remain in the low 60s through the weekend, according to the National Oceanic Service.
