John Day Rural Fire Protection District

Current Conditions

LOCAL FIRE WEATHER Aug 30

Cloudy

76°F

41°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.

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

Aug 30

76.4°F 41°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	6:16am - 7:35pm
Precipitation	0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	13 - 68 %
Winds	WNW 8.4 - 14.3 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.07 m³/m³

Mon

Aug 31

89.1°F 50.4°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	6:17am - 7:34pm
Precipitation	2%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	7 - 31 %
Winds	SSE 11.3 - 18.1 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.07 m³/m³

Tue

Sep 1

85°F 56.7°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	6:19am - 7:32pm
Precipitation	12%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	10 - 65 %
Winds	WNW 14.1 - 18.8 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.07 m³/m³

Wed

Sep 2

71.1°F 53.3°F

Moderate Drizzle

Moderate Fire Conditions

Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, moderate, very high winds and high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight	6:20am - 7:30pm
Precipitation	72%, 3.4 mm
Rel. Humidity	23 - 79 %
Winds	WSW 20.4 - 23.5 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.07 m³/m³

Thu

Sep 3

67.3°F 49°F

Moderate Drizzle

Low Fire Conditions

Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, moderate, very high winds and high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight	6:21am - 7:28pm
Precipitation	82%, 3.9 mm
Rel. Humidity	21 - 84 %
Winds	W 15.7 - 26.4 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.22 m³/m³

Fri

Sep 4

68.3°F 42.1°F

Slight Drizzle

Low Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	6:22am - 7:26pm
Precipitation	33%, 1.8 mm
Rel. Humidity	26 - 82 %
Winds	NNE 9.7 - 21.7 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.31 m³/m³

Sat

Sep 5

61.6°F 43.9°F

Moderate Drizzle

Moderate Fire Conditions

Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, moderate, high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight	6:23am - 7:25pm
Precipitation	18%, 3.3 mm
Rel. Humidity	39 - 91 %
Winds	W 7.8 - 10.3 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 Aug 30 9:36pm.

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