Mount Vernon Rural Fire Protection District

Current Conditions

LOCAL FIRE WEATHER Aug 13

Continuous Rain

87°F

59°F

Moderate

Rain, not freezing, continuous, moderate, 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 13

86.9°F 58.5°F

Continuous Rain

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	5:57am - 8:04pm
Precipitation	21%, 5.8 mm
Rel. Humidity	22 - 74 %
Winds	NW 14.6 - 22.8 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.08 m³/m³

Fri

Aug 14

85.8°F 60.2°F

Slight Drizzle

Low Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	5:58am - 8:03pm
Precipitation	35%, 0.8 mm
Rel. Humidity	25 - 79 %
Winds	NNE 11.7 - 15.2 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.08 m³/m³

Sat

Aug 15

91.4°F 59.7°F

Slight Drizzle

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	5:59am - 8:01pm
Precipitation	33%, 0.5 mm
Rel. Humidity	14 - 74 %
Winds	W 18.4 - 19.9 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.08 m³/m³

Sun

Aug 16

93.2°F 59.6°F

Cloudy

High Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	6:01am - 8:00pm
Precipitation	7%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	10 - 80 %
Winds	WNW 17.4 - 22.8 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.09 m³/m³

Mon

Aug 17

90°F 63.2°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	6:02am - 7:58pm
Precipitation	8%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	17 - 54 %
Winds	NW 13.3 - 15.4 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.09 m³/m³

Tue

Aug 18

82.5°F 59.6°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	6:03am - 7:56pm
Precipitation	11%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	12 - 37 %
Winds	WNW 13.5 - 14.8 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.09 m³/m³

Wed

Aug 19

89.3°F 53.8°F

Clear

Moderate Fire Conditions

State of sky on the whole unchanged, low relative humidity and high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight	6:04am - 7:55pm
Precipitation	21%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	13 - 48 %
Winds	N 9.7 - 6.7 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.09 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 13 1:30am.

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