Mount Vernon Rural Fire Protection District

Current Conditions

LOCAL FIRE WEATHER Feb 24

Heavy Drizzle

48°F

43°F

Low

Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, heavy, 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.

Public Contact Information

Public Status Page
https://beforeyouburn.com/a/mount-vernon-rural-fire-protection-district
Non-Emergency Phone
(541) 932-4688

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

Feb 24

48.3°F 42.6°F

Heavy Drizzle

Low Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	6:41am - 5:37pm
Precipitation	88%, 3.5 mm
Rel. Humidity	64 - 91 %
Winds	E 8.5 - 10.1 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.32 m³/m³

Wed

Feb 25

47.9°F 32.8°F

Slight Drizzle

Low Fire Conditions

Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, slight, Generally favorable conditions for burning.

Daylight	6:39am - 5:39pm
Precipitation	43%, 0.3 mm
Rel. Humidity	40 - 91 %
Winds	WNW 15.7 - 23.7 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.31 m³/m³

Thu

Feb 26

51.5°F 28.6°F

Cloudy

Low Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	6:37am - 5:40pm
Precipitation	0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	26 - 74 %
Winds	SSE 5.1 - 8.9 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.30 m³/m³

Fri

Feb 27

56.5°F 36°F

Cloudy

Low Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	6:36am - 5:41pm
Precipitation	1%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	26 - 66 %
Winds	SSE 6.1 - 9.2 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.29 m³/m³

Sat

Feb 28

57°F 38.8°F

Slight Continuous Rain

Low Fire Conditions

Rain, not freezing, continuous, slight, Generally favorable conditions for burning.

Daylight	6:34am - 5:43pm
Precipitation	14%, 7 mm
Rel. Humidity	32 - 95 %
Winds	ESE 6.1 - 7.6 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.28 m³/m³

Sun

Mar 1

53.2°F 39.9°F

Moderate Drizzle

Low Fire Conditions

Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, moderate, Generally favorable conditions for burning.

Daylight	6:32am - 5:44pm
Precipitation	14%, 1.4 mm
Rel. Humidity	42 - 96 %
Winds	NW 7 - 9.2 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.28 m³/m³

Mon

Mar 2

57.2°F 37.3°F

Clear

Low Fire Conditions

Cloud generally dissolving or becoming less developed, Generally favorable conditions for burning.

Daylight	6:31am - 5:45pm
Precipitation	9%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	35 - 83 %
Winds	S 3.4 - 3.6 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.28 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 Feb 24 5:21pm.

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