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Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue

Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue

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LOCAL FIRE WEATHER Aug 31

Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue
Cloudy
92°F
63°F

High

Clouds generally forming or developing, low average soil moisture this week with very high winds and very high temperatures forecasted for the day.

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Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue

Serving Northern Wasco County with 110 sq. miles for Fire Protection and approximately 210 sq. miles for our Ambulance Service Area.

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Motto: Educate, Serve and Protect (ESP)

Mission Statement:   To provide professional services and education to minimize suffering and protect life and property.

HOW WE ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION:

To provide the highest quality of service and commitment towards excellence we will accomplish our mission through:

  • The effective utilization of our members.
  • The cooperative efforts of our neighbors for our mutual benefit.
  • The application of state-of-the-art equipment, innovative and aggressive use of techniques, and available technology.

OUR GOALS

The goals listed below will support our Fire District mission:

  • To develop an organization to effectively administer and manage the material resources of the Fire District.
  • To develop a team to effectively manage and lead the human resources of the Fire District.
  • To develop a system of response to all emergency and non-emergency situations that will have a positive impact on the lives of the community that we serve.
  • To provide an effective fire prevention and public safety system.

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7-Day Fire Weather Forecast

Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue, 1400 W 8th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USA

Today

Aug 31
91.6°F 63.2°F
Cloudy
High Fire Conditions

Clouds generally forming or developing, low average soil moisture this week with very high winds and very high temperatures forecasted for the day.

Daylight 6:25am - 7:44pm
Precipitation 2%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 24 - 61 %
Winds NW 21.8 - 34.7 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.03 m³/m³
UV Index 6.4

Mon

Sep 1
93.3°F 64.6°F
Cloudy
High Fire Conditions

Clouds generally forming or developing, low average soil moisture this week with very high winds and very high temperatures forecasted for the day.

Daylight 6:27am - 7:42pm
Precipitation 2%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 23 - 59 %
Winds NW 16.9 - 28.2 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.03 m³/m³
UV Index 6.35

Tue

Sep 2
102.6°F 62.3°F
Cloudy
High Fire Conditions

Clouds generally forming or developing, low average soil moisture this week with and very high temperatures forecasted for the day.

Daylight 6:28am - 7:40pm
Precipitation 1%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 14 - 81 %
Winds WNW 6 - 9.6 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.03 m³/m³
UV Index 6.35

Wed

Sep 3
105°F 71.1°F
Cloudy
High Fire Conditions

Clouds generally forming or developing, low average soil moisture this week with and very high temperatures forecasted for the day.

Daylight 6:29am - 7:38pm
Precipitation 2%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 14 - 58 %
Winds WNW 10 - 9.2 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.03 m³/m³
UV Index 6.3

Thu

Sep 4
103.5°F 65.6°F
Cloudy
High Fire Conditions

Clouds generally forming or developing, low average soil moisture this week with winds and very high temperatures forecasted for the day.

Daylight 6:30am - 7:36pm
Precipitation 2%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 17 - 79 %
Winds WNW 11.6 - 10.5 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.03 m³/m³
UV Index 6.3

Fri

Sep 5
97.2°F 68.1°F
Slight Drizzle
High Fire Conditions

Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, slight, low average soil moisture this week with and very high temperatures forecasted for the day.

Daylight 6:31am - 7:34pm
Precipitation 5%, 0.1 mm
Rel. Humidity 21 - 78 %
Winds WNW 6.9 - 7.6 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.03 m³/m³
UV Index 6

Sat

Sep 6
82.5°F 65.3°F
Slight Drizzle
Moderate Fire Conditions

Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, slight, low average soil moisture this week with winds and high temperatures forecasted for the day.

Daylight 6:33am - 7:33pm
Precipitation 8%, 0.3 mm
Rel. Humidity 34 - 71 %
Winds WNW 15.5 - 10.5 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.03 m³/m³
UV Index 5.9

** 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 31 11:26am.

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