Mist-Birkenfeld Rural Fire Protection District

Current Conditions

LOCAL FIRE WEATHER Oct 10

Slight Continuous Rain

54°F

43°F

Moderate

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

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About

Mist-Birkenfeld Rural Fire Protection District

The Mist-Birkenfeld Rural Fire Protection District provides fire protection and emergency services to the rural communities of Mist and Birkenfeld in Columbia County, Oregon.

Founded to serve the rural areas of Mist and Birkenfeld, the Mist-Birkenfeld Rural Fire Protection District is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of its community members. The agency offers a range of services including fire suppression, emergency medical response, and public safety education. With a dedicated team of volunteers and professional staff, the district focuses on rapid response and effective management of emergencies. The district also engages with the community through various outreach programs to promote fire safety and preparedness.

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7-Day Fire Weather Forecast

Mist-Birkenfeld Rural Fire Protection District, 12525 Hwy 202, Mist, Or 97016

Today

Oct 10

53.6°F 42.9°F

Slight Continuous Rain

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	7:23am - 6:35pm
Precipitation	16%, 4.7 mm
Rel. Humidity	66 - 94 %
Winds	W 7.3 - 10.7 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.15 m³/m³

Sun

Oct 11

62.1°F 39.7°F

Clear

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	7:24am - 6:33pm
Precipitation	1%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	31 - 84 %
Winds	N 10.1 - 19.7 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.15 m³/m³

Mon

Oct 12

64.1°F 40.2°F

Clear

Moderate Fire Conditions

State of sky on the whole unchanged, high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight	7:25am - 6:31pm
Precipitation	0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	30 - 80 %
Winds	W 5.8 - 8.3 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.15 m³/m³

Tue

Oct 13

56.2°F 41.3°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	7:27am - 6:30pm
Precipitation	4%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	47 - 78 %
Winds	SSE 3.2 - 4.5 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.14 m³/m³

Wed

Oct 14

58°F 52.8°F

Slight Drizzle

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	7:28am - 6:28pm
Precipitation	4%, 0.6 mm
Rel. Humidity	67 - 99 %
Winds	S 3.2 - 5.1 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.14 m³/m³

Thu

Oct 15

69.4°F 49.5°F

Fog or Ice

Moderate Fire Conditions

Fog or ice fog, sky invisible, no appreciable change, high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight	7:29am - 6:26pm
Precipitation	0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	50 - 99 %
Winds	NNE 5.9 - 10.1 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.14 m³/m³

Fri

Oct 16

73°F 46.5°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	7:31am - 6:24pm
Precipitation	2%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	18 - 88 %
Winds	SE 9.3 - 21.7 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.13 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 10 4:14pm.

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