John Day Rural Fire Protection District

Current Conditions

LOCAL FIRE WEATHER Sep 20

Clear

82°F

52°F

Moderate

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

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About

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.

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

Sep 20

81.7°F 51.5°F

Clear

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	6:40am - 6:56pm
Precipitation	1%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	21 - 52 %
Winds	E 7.2 - 13.6 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.15 m³/m³

Mon

Sep 21

85.2°F 53.6°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	6:42am - 6:54pm
Precipitation	0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	13 - 42 %
Winds	ENE 9.8 - 11 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.14 m³/m³

Tue

Sep 22

75.8°F 53.6°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	6:43am - 6:53pm
Precipitation	1%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	31 - 60 %
Winds	NNW 12.5 - 14.1 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.13 m³/m³

Wed

Sep 23

74.5°F 47.3°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	6:44am - 6:51pm
Precipitation	1%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	23 - 58 %
Winds	NNW 9.4 - 6.5 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.12 m³/m³

Thu

Sep 24

82.3°F 53.3°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	6:45am - 6:49pm
Precipitation	0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	16 - 53 %
Winds	S 16 - 18.6 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.12 m³/m³

Fri

Sep 25

62.1°F 41.4°F

Slight Continuous Rain

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	6:46am - 6:47pm
Precipitation	15%, 9 mm
Rel. Humidity	35 - 90 %
Winds	WNW 13.4 - 17.9 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.15 m³/m³

Sat

Sep 26

57.4°F 38.2°F

Cloudy

Low Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	6:47am - 6:45pm
Precipitation	5%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	25 - 88 %
Winds	WNW 4.3 - 3.8 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.18 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 3:20am.

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