Columbia River Fire & Rescue

Current Conditions

LOCAL FIRE WEATHER Sep 20

Clear

78°F

54°F

Moderate

Cloud development not observed or not observable, elevated winds and high temperatures forecasted for today.

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About

Columbia River Fire & Rescue

Columbia River Fire & Rescue provides comprehensive fire protection and emergency medical services to the residents of Columbia County, Oregon.

Columbia River Fire & Rescue has a rich history of serving the community with dedication and professionalism. Established to ensure the safety and well-being of its citizens, the agency offers a range of services including fire suppression, emergency medical response, and public education programs. The department is committed to maintaining high standards of service and continually seeks to enhance its capabilities through training and community engagement. With a focus on innovation and efficiency, Columbia River Fire & Rescue strives to be a leader in fire and emergency services in the region.

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7-Day Fire Weather Forecast

Columbia River Fire & Rescue, 270 Columbia Blvd, Saint Helens, Or 97051

Today

Sep 20

78.3°F 54.4°F

Clear

Moderate Fire Conditions

Cloud development not observed or not observable, elevated winds and high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight	6:55am - 7:12pm
Precipitation	0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	40 - 83 %
Winds	NNW 12.6 - 23.5 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.21 m³/m³

Mon

Sep 21

72.5°F 54.6°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

Clouds generally forming or developing, elevated winds and high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight	6:57am - 7:10pm
Precipitation	0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	50 - 92 %
Winds	NNW 11.5 - 22.4 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.20 m³/m³

Tue

Sep 22

74.2°F 51.5°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

Clouds generally forming or developing, elevated winds and high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight	6:58am - 7:08pm
Precipitation	1%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	32 - 98 %
Winds	NW 10.2 - 18.8 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.19 m³/m³

Wed

Sep 23

72.2°F 47.5°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

Clouds generally forming or developing, high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight	6:59am - 7:06pm
Precipitation	1%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	33 - 98 %
Winds	NNW 7.1 - 13 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.19 m³/m³

Thu

Sep 24

67.2°F 47.7°F

Slight Continuous Rain

Moderate Fire Conditions

Rain, not freezing, continuous, slight, elevated winds and high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight	7:00am - 7:04pm
Precipitation	23%, 10.2 mm
Rel. Humidity	52 - 100 %
Winds	NNW 8.7 - 14.1 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.19 m³/m³

Fri

Sep 25

66.2°F 46.5°F

Moderate Drizzle

Low Fire Conditions

Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, moderate, elevated winds and high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight	7:02am - 7:02pm
Precipitation	33%, 4.8 mm
Rel. Humidity	38 - 97 %
Winds	WNW 10 - 18.1 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.31 m³/m³

Sat

Sep 26

66.5°F 43.9°F

Clear

Moderate Fire Conditions

State of sky on the whole unchanged, high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight	7:03am - 7:00pm
Precipitation	5%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	41 - 100 %
Winds	NNW 9 - 11.2 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.27 m³/m³

** Yellow or Red highlights indicates more dangerous fire weather conditions. Please verify burning status with your local fire agency.

Weather source: noaa.gov. Updated Sep 20 2:46am.

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