Mount Vernon Rural Fire Protection District

Current Conditions

LOCAL FIRE WEATHER Aug 30

Clear

78°F

43°F

Moderate

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

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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 30

77.9°F 43°F

Clear

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	6:17am - 7:36pm
Precipitation	0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	14 - 61 %
Winds	NNW 10.1 - 15.4 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.07 m³/m³

Mon

Aug 31

90.7°F 51.8°F

Cloudy

High Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	6:18am - 7:34pm
Precipitation	2%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	8 - 29 %
Winds	ESE 11.1 - 18.3 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.07 m³/m³

Tue

Sep 1

86.7°F 58.4°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	6:19am - 7:33pm
Precipitation	13%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	10 - 64 %
Winds	WSW 14.4 - 17.7 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.07 m³/m³

Wed

Sep 2

72.9°F 56.3°F

Moderate Drizzle

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	6:20am - 7:31pm
Precipitation	74%, 2.9 mm
Rel. Humidity	23 - 81 %
Winds	WSW 21.5 - 23.5 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.07 m³/m³

Thu

Sep 3

69.1°F 51.6°F

Moderate Drizzle

Low Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	6:22am - 7:29pm
Precipitation	83%, 3.9 mm
Rel. Humidity	21 - 84 %
Winds	W 15.9 - 26.4 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.24 m³/m³

Fri

Sep 4

69.8°F 44.1°F

Moderate Drizzle

Low Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	6:23am - 7:27pm
Precipitation	34%, 2.4 mm
Rel. Humidity	26 - 77 %
Winds	NE 9.8 - 21.7 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.31 m³/m³

Sat

Sep 5

62.9°F 45.5°F

Moderate Drizzle

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	6:24am - 7:25pm
Precipitation	18%, 4.2 mm
Rel. Humidity	39 - 92 %
Winds	W 9.1 - 10.3 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.27 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 30 9:38pm.

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