Mount Vernon Rural Fire Protection District

Current Conditions

LOCAL FIRE WEATHER May 18

Clear

67°F

36°F

Moderate

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

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About

Mount Vernon Rural Fire Protection District

The Mount Vernon Rural Fire Protection District provides essential fire protection and emergency response services to the community of Mount Vernon and surrounding areas in Grant County, Oregon.

Established to serve the rural community of Mount Vernon, Oregon, the Mount Vernon Rural Fire Protection District is dedicated to safeguarding lives and property through effective fire suppression, emergency medical response, and public education. The agency operates with a commitment to community safety and preparedness, offering a range of services including fire prevention, rescue operations, and disaster response. With a team of trained professionals and volunteers, the district works closely with local residents and neighboring agencies to ensure a coordinated and efficient response to emergencies. Their mission is to enhance the quality of life for the community by minimizing the impact of fire and other emergencies.

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7-Day Fire Weather Forecast

Mount Vernon Rural Fire Protection District, 199 US-26, Mt Vernon, OR 97865, USA

Today

May 18

67.3°F 35.5°F

Clear

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	5:25am - 8:20pm
Precipitation	0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	16 - 63 %
Winds	NW 11.3 - 16.1 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.14 m³/m³

Tue

May 19

70.9°F 42.2°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	5:24am - 8:21pm
Precipitation	3%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	19 - 61 %
Winds	NW 11.6 - 21.7 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.14 m³/m³

Wed

May 20

73.2°F 44.8°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	5:23am - 8:22pm
Precipitation	1%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	26 - 72 %
Winds	NW 12.5 - 16.8 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.14 m³/m³

Thu

May 21

74.7°F 46.8°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	5:22am - 8:23pm
Precipitation	0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	25 - 82 %
Winds	N 13 - 14.1 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.13 m³/m³

Fri

May 22

79.5°F 48°F

Clear

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	5:21am - 8:24pm
Precipitation	0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	21 - 62 %
Winds	N 9.6 - 11.9 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.13 m³/m³

Sat

May 23

84.1°F 52.5°F

Slight Drizzle

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	5:20am - 8:25pm
Precipitation	1%, 0.5 mm
Rel. Humidity	25 - 62 %
Winds	WNW 19.1 - 19.9 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.12 m³/m³

Sun

May 24

82.7°F 51.5°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	5:20am - 8:26pm
Precipitation	2%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	19 - 57 %
Winds	WNW 18.9 - 21.3 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.12 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 May 18 10:36pm.

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