Mount Vernon Rural Fire Protection District

Mount Vernon Rural Fire Protection District

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LOCAL FIRE WEATHER Mar 17

Mount Vernon Rural Fire Protection District
Cloudy
78°F
38°F

Moderate

Clouds generally forming or developing, low relative humidity, 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.

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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

Mar 17
78.1°F 38.2°F
Cloudy
Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 7:04am - 7:05pm
Precipitation 0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 10 - 48 %
Winds NE 16.2 - 21.5 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.25 m³/m³

Wed

Mar 18
81.1°F 50.8°F
Cloudy
High Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 7:02am - 7:06pm
Precipitation 0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 8 - 21 %
Winds WNW 16.1 - 21.7 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.24 m³/m³

Thu

Mar 19
74°F 50.9°F
Cloudy
Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 7:00am - 7:07pm
Precipitation 0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 19 - 49 %
Winds SSW 14.9 - 20.1 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.24 m³/m³

Fri

Mar 20
76.8°F 51.5°F
Cloudy
Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 6:58am - 7:08pm
Precipitation 2%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 26 - 71 %
Winds SW 15.8 - 21.7 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.23 m³/m³

Sat

Mar 21
56.5°F 35.3°F
Slight Drizzle
Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 6:56am - 7:10pm
Precipitation 19%, 0.8 mm
Rel. Humidity 32 - 86 %
Winds NW 14.3 - 16.3 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.22 m³/m³

Sun

Mar 22
53.3°F 32.7°F
Clear
Low Fire Conditions

Cloud development not observed or not observable, Generally favorable conditions for burning.

Daylight 6:55am - 7:11pm
Precipitation 5%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 23 - 66 %
Winds NW 7 - 8.7 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.25 m³/m³

Mon

Mar 23
57.3°F 36.2°F
Cloudy
Low Fire Conditions

Clouds generally forming or developing, Generally favorable conditions for burning.

Daylight 6:53am - 7:12pm
Precipitation 11%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 23 - 54 %
Winds SE 7.9 - 10.7 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.23 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 Mar 17 3:22pm.

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