John Day Rural Fire Protection District

Current Conditions

LOCAL FIRE WEATHER Oct 31

Cloudy

57°F

33°F

Moderate

Clouds generally forming or developing, elevated winds 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.

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

Oct 31

56.8°F 32.5°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	7:32am - 5:46pm
Precipitation	11%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	31 - 73 %
Winds	ESE 12.7 - 16.8 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.18 m³/m³

Sun

Nov 1

48°F 34.7°F

Slight Drizzle

Low Fire Conditions

Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, slight, Generally favorable conditions for burning.

Daylight	7:33am - 5:44pm
Precipitation	15%, 0.4 mm
Rel. Humidity	62 - 84 %
Winds	W 8.5 - 14.5 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.23 m³/m³

Mon

Nov 2

57.7°F 30°F

Cloudy

Low Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	7:34am - 5:43pm
Precipitation	1%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	22 - 91 %
Winds	E 4.6 - 5.8 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.22 m³/m³

Tue

Nov 3

59.4°F 37.7°F

Cloudy

Low Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	7:36am - 5:42pm
Precipitation	4%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	27 - 68 %
Winds	ESE 6.5 - 8.7 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.21 m³/m³

Wed

Nov 4

54.7°F 37.6°F

Cloudy

Low Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	7:37am - 5:40pm
Precipitation	7%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	40 - 76 %
Winds	W 6.9 - 5.6 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.20 m³/m³

Thu

Nov 5

58.6°F 33.6°F

Cloudy

Low Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	7:38am - 5:39pm
Precipitation	19%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	35 - 84 %
Winds	S 9.1 - 13.2 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.20 m³/m³

Fri

Nov 6

49.9°F 34.8°F

Slight Drizzle

Low Fire Conditions

Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, slight, Generally favorable conditions for burning.

Daylight	7:40am - 5:38pm
Precipitation	40%, 0.3 mm
Rel. Humidity	36 - 86 %
Winds	W 13.4 - 19.9 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.20 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 Oct 31 1:43am.

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