National Weather Service warns extreme winds, fires possible

The National Weather Service says a “historic September east wind event” is expected to hit Clark County lowlands, including the Camas-Washougal area, and Oregon’s Willamette Valley this afternoon through tomorrow evening. 

“Hot, dry and strong easterly winds are expected starting Monday afternoon, peaking overnight Monday into Tuesday morning, then slowly easing through Tuesday evening,” the NWS stated in its weather warning.