Mount Vernon Rural Fire Protection District

Current Conditions

LOCAL FIRE WEATHER Aug 9

Clear

94°F

56°F

High

Cloud development not observed or not observable, low relative humidity, elevated winds, and very 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

Aug 9

94°F 56.3°F

Clear

High Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	5:53am - 8:10pm
Precipitation	0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	10 - 39 %
Winds	NW 12.2 - 19.2 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.08 m³/m³

Mon

Aug 10

90.3°F 58.5°F

Clear

High Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	5:54am - 8:09pm
Precipitation	0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	12 - 41 %
Winds	WNW 11.8 - 17.2 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.08 m³/m³

Tue

Aug 11

91.6°F 58°F

Cloudy

High Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	5:55am - 8:07pm
Precipitation	0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	13 - 44 %
Winds	NW 14.9 - 14.5 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.08 m³/m³

Wed

Aug 12

90.2°F 57.4°F

Cloudy

High Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	5:56am - 8:06pm
Precipitation	0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	17 - 67 %
Winds	NW 14.8 - 18.1 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.08 m³/m³

Thu

Aug 13

88.9°F 58.1°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	5:57am - 8:04pm
Precipitation	3%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	19 - 64 %
Winds	NNW 13 - 16.6 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.08 m³/m³

Fri

Aug 14

81.5°F 59.2°F

Moderate Rain Showers

High Fire Conditions

Rain shower(s), moderate or heavy, very high winds and high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight	5:58am - 8:03pm
Precipitation	18%, 15.6 mm
Rel. Humidity	34 - 83 %
Winds	SSE 20.1 - 15.4 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.08 m³/m³

Sat

Aug 15

88.6°F 58.3°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	5:59am - 8:01pm
Precipitation	23%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	20 - 88 %
Winds	WNW 14.7 - 14.3 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 Aug 9 9:53pm.

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