John Day Rural Fire Protection District

John Day Rural Fire Protection District

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LOCAL FIRE WEATHER Mar 17

John Day Rural Fire Protection District
Cloudy
76°F
36°F

Moderate

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

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John Day Rural Fire Protection District

The John Day Rural Fire Protection District provides fire protection and emergency services to the residents of John Day, Oregon, and surrounding areas.

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Established to serve the community of John Day and its surrounding rural areas, the John Day Rural Fire Protection District is committed to safeguarding lives and property through effective fire suppression, emergency medical response, and public education. The department has a rich history of community involvement and volunteerism, reflecting its dedication to the safety and well-being of its residents. With a team of trained firefighters and modern equipment, the district is equipped to handle a variety of emergencies. Their mission is to provide efficient and professional services while promoting fire prevention and safety awareness.

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7-Day Fire Weather Forecast

John Day Rural Fire Protection District, 450 E Main St, John Day, Or 97845

Today

Mar 17
75.8°F 36°F
Cloudy
Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 7:03am - 7:04pm
Precipitation 0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 10 - 61 %
Winds ENE 15 - 22.4 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.28 m³/m³

Wed

Mar 18
79.7°F 49.1°F
Clear
High Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 7:01am - 7:05pm
Precipitation 0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 7 - 25 %
Winds WNW 15.9 - 20.1 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.27 m³/m³

Thu

Mar 19
72.5°F 49.7°F
Cloudy
Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 6:59am - 7:06pm
Precipitation 0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 18 - 50 %
Winds WSW 13.7 - 20.1 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.26 m³/m³

Fri

Mar 20
75.2°F 50.4°F
Cloudy
Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 6:58am - 7:08pm
Precipitation 2%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 25 - 71 %
Winds WSW 15.1 - 21.7 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.25 m³/m³

Sat

Mar 21
54.7°F 32.8°F
Slight Drizzle
Moderate Fire Conditions

Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, slight, elevated winds forecasted for today.

Daylight 6:56am - 7:09pm
Precipitation 19%, 0.7 mm
Rel. Humidity 33 - 86 %
Winds NNW 14.6 - 16.3 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.25 m³/m³

Sun

Mar 22
51.7°F 30.4°F
Clear
Low Fire Conditions

Cloud development not observed or not observable, Generally favorable conditions for burning.

Daylight 6:54am - 7:10pm
Precipitation 6%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 23 - 67 %
Winds WNW 7.4 - 8.7 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.27 m³/m³

Mon

Mar 23
56.2°F 34.1°F
Cloudy
Low Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 6:52am - 7:11pm
Precipitation 12%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 22 - 55 %
Winds ESE 6.5 - 10.7 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.26 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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