John Day Rural Fire Protection District

Current Conditions

LOCAL FIRE WEATHER Jul 20

Cloudy

89°F

67°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

Jul 20

89.3°F 67°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	5:30am - 8:33pm
Precipitation	14%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	25 - 50 %
Winds	W 12.1 - 13.2 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.09 m³/m³

Tue

Jul 21

96.6°F 63.8°F

Cloudy

High Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	5:31am - 8:32pm
Precipitation	5%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	18 - 44 %
Winds	NW 11.3 - 19.9 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.09 m³/m³

Wed

Jul 22

93.8°F 72.4°F

Moderate Drizzle

High Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	5:32am - 8:31pm
Precipitation	21%, 1 mm
Rel. Humidity	21 - 70 %
Winds	W 13 - 16.6 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.09 m³/m³

Thu

Jul 23

98.8°F 64.8°F

Slight Drizzle

High Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	5:33am - 8:30pm
Precipitation	22%, 0.1 mm
Rel. Humidity	11 - 82 %
Winds	WSW 20.5 - 27.3 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.09 m³/m³

Fri

Jul 24

97.9°F 60.5°F

Clear

High Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	5:34am - 8:29pm
Precipitation	0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	9 - 80 %
Winds	W 16.8 - 22.6 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.08 m³/m³

Sat

Jul 25

92.5°F 58.9°F

Clear

High Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	5:35am - 8:28pm
Precipitation	0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	12 - 66 %
Winds	WNW 17.7 - 23.9 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.08 m³/m³

Sun

Jul 26

93°F 54.9°F

Clear

High Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	5:36am - 8:27pm
Precipitation	0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	12 - 74 %
Winds	NW 19.1 - 19.5 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.08 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 Jul 20 9:16pm.

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