Deschutes Rural Fire Protection District

Deschutes Rural Fire Protection District

Current Conditions

LOCAL FIRE WEATHER Mar 17

Deschutes Rural Fire Protection District
Cloudy
70°F
42°F

High

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

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Deschutes Rural Fire Protection District

The Deschutes Rural Fire Protection District provides fire protection and emergency medical services to the residents of Deschutes County, Oregon.

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Established to serve the community of Deschutes County, the Deschutes Rural Fire Protection District is committed to safeguarding lives and property through fire prevention, education, and emergency response services. The agency operates out of Bend, Oregon, and is dedicated to maintaining a high standard of service through continuous training and community engagement. With a focus on safety and preparedness, the department works closely with local organizations to enhance public safety and awareness. The department is equipped with modern firefighting and emergency medical equipment to effectively respond to a wide range of emergencies.

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7-Day Fire Weather Forecast

Deschutes Rural Fire Protection District, 1212 SW Simpson Ave, Bend, OR 97702, USA

Today

Mar 17
69.9°F 41.6°F
Cloudy
High Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 7:13am - 7:13pm
Precipitation 0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 19 - 50 %
Winds WSW 18.4 - 28.9 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.16 m³/m³

Wed

Mar 18
72.6°F 48.7°F
Cloudy
High Fire Conditions

Clouds generally forming or developing, low relative humidity, very high winds, and high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight 7:11am - 7:15pm
Precipitation 0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 16 - 40 %
Winds SW 15.7 - 25.1 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.15 m³/m³

Thu

Mar 19
71.7°F 50.3°F
Cloudy
High Fire Conditions

Clouds generally forming or developing, low relative humidity, very high winds, and high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight 7:09am - 7:16pm
Precipitation 0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 16 - 39 %
Winds SW 19.9 - 27 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.14 m³/m³

Fri

Mar 20
72.7°F 51.1°F
Cloudy
High Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 7:07am - 7:17pm
Precipitation 2%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 26 - 65 %
Winds SW 18.2 - 25.3 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.13 m³/m³

Sat

Mar 21
54.6°F 34.2°F
Slight Drizzle
High Fire Conditions

Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, slight, very high winds forecasted for today.

Daylight 7:05am - 7:18pm
Precipitation 5%, 0.2 mm
Rel. Humidity 27 - 86 %
Winds N 24.2 - 26.8 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.12 m³/m³

Sun

Mar 22
51.9°F 29.5°F
Clear
Low Fire Conditions

State of sky on the whole unchanged, Generally favorable conditions for burning.

Daylight 7:04am - 7:20pm
Precipitation 3%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 21 - 70 %
Winds NNE 6.9 - 6.7 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.14 m³/m³

Mon

Mar 23
49.8°F 37.2°F
Cloudy
Low Fire Conditions

Clouds generally forming or developing, Generally favorable conditions for burning.

Daylight 7:02am - 7:21pm
Precipitation 7%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 31 - 62 %
Winds N 9.9 - 8.1 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.12 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 Mar 17 3:18pm.

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