Gaston Fire District
ODF - Forest Grove District
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Current Conditions
LOCAL FIRE WEATHER Aug 11
High
Cloud development not observed or not observable, winds and very high temperatures forecasted for the day.
Outdoor Debris Burning
Gaston Fire District
Gaston Fire serves people in parts of Washington and Yamhill counties, Oregon.
Public Contact Information
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Websitehttps://www.gastonfire.org/
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Public Status Pagehttps://beforeyouburn.com/a/gaston-fire-district
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Non-Emergency Phone(503) 985-7575
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The Gaston Rural Fire District is a separate entity serving approximately 55 square miles southwest of Forest Grove, Oregon, with a population of around 6,100 residents. As of 2015, the district employs one part-time administrative assistant, two full-time firefighters, one part-time firefighter, and has over 20 volunteers.
Boundary Map
7-Day Fire Weather Forecast
Today
Aug 11Cloud development not observed or not observable, winds and very high temperatures forecasted for the day.
| Daylight | 6:09am - 8:25pm |
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| Precipitation | 0%, 0 mm |
| Rel. Humidity | 27 - 66 % |
| Winds | ENE 7.3 - 17.2 mp/h |
| Soil Moisture | 0.12 m³/m³ |
| UV Index | 7.2 |
Tue
Aug 12Cloud development not observed or not observable, low relative humidity, winds, and very high temperatures forecasted for the day.
| Daylight | 6:10am - 8:24pm |
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| Precipitation | 0%, 0 mm |
| Rel. Humidity | 24 - 49 % |
| Winds | NNE 12.2 - 18.1 mp/h |
| Soil Moisture | 0.12 m³/m³ |
| UV Index | 7.2 |
Wed
Aug 13Clouds generally forming or developing, winds and high temperatures forecasted for the day.
| Daylight | 6:11am - 8:22pm |
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| Precipitation | 3%, 0 mm |
| Rel. Humidity | 34 - 87 % |
| Winds | NW 12.4 - 14.5 mp/h |
| Soil Moisture | 0.11 m³/m³ |
| UV Index | 7.1 |
Thu
Aug 14Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, slight, winds and high temperatures forecasted for the day.
| Daylight | 6:13am - 8:21pm |
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| Precipitation | 11%, 0.1 mm |
| Rel. Humidity | 29 - 93 % |
| Winds | SW 13.7 - 18.3 mp/h |
| Soil Moisture | 0.11 m³/m³ |
| UV Index | 7.05 |
Fri
Aug 15Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, moderate, winds and high temperatures forecasted for the day.
| Daylight | 6:14am - 8:19pm |
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| Precipitation | 57%, 2.3 mm |
| Rel. Humidity | 80 - 95 % |
| Winds | SSW 9.5 - 22.8 mp/h |
| Soil Moisture | 0.10 m³/m³ |
| UV Index | 6.9 |
Sat
Aug 16Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, slight, winds and high temperatures forecasted for the day.
| Daylight | 6:15am - 8:18pm |
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| Precipitation | 60%, 0.3 mm |
| Rel. Humidity | 50 - 96 % |
| Winds | WSW 6.8 - 14.3 mp/h |
| Soil Moisture | 0.10 m³/m³ |
| UV Index | 6.55 |
Sun
Aug 17Clouds generally forming or developing, and high temperatures forecasted for the day.
| Daylight | 6:16am - 8:16pm |
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| Precipitation | 14%, 0 mm |
| Rel. Humidity | 39 - 77 % |
| Winds | NW 6.8 - 13.2 mp/h |
| Soil Moisture | 0.10 m³/m³ |
| UV Index | 6.6 |
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