A heat advisory remains in effect for Clark County, the Columbia River Gorge and the Portland area through 8 a.m. Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. The Clark County lowlands, western Columbia River Gorge, Gifford Pinchot National Forest and Swift Reservoir region are also under a fire weather watch through Wednesday evening.
The weather service said that in addition to temperatures between 95 and 100 today, there is a slight chance of thunderstorms.
“Lightning and critically dry fuels may result in numerous fire starts. Thunderstorm outflow winds may result in erratic fire spread,” the agency said on its website. It advises listening for forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
Lows tonight are expected to be in the high 60s.
Cooling centers are open today in Clark County. River City Church, which is on the Fourth Plain Vine route, will be open from noon to 8 p.m. at 2400 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., in Vancouver. Mill Plain United Methodist Church will be open from 2-8 p.m. at 15804 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. The church is on C-Tran’s Mill Plain Vine route.
