Mount Vernon Rural Fire Protection District

Mount Vernon Rural Fire Protection District

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LOCAL FIRE WEATHER Feb 11

Mount Vernon Rural Fire Protection District
Cloudy
53°F
29°F

Low

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

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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

Feb 11
53.4°F 28.9°F
Cloudy
Low Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 7:01am - 5:19pm
Precipitation 2%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 39 - 66 %
Winds E 8.3 - 10.1 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.29 m³/m³

Thu

Feb 12
56.2°F 34.1°F
Cloudy
Low Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 7:00am - 5:21pm
Precipitation 1%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 29 - 70 %
Winds NE 7.4 - 8.7 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.28 m³/m³

Fri

Feb 13
55.8°F 35.4°F
Cloudy
Low Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 6:58am - 5:22pm
Precipitation 6%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 31 - 70 %
Winds E 9.4 - 11.1 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.27 m³/m³

Sat

Feb 14
53.2°F 40.4°F
Cloudy
Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 6:57am - 5:23pm
Precipitation 32%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 45 - 70 %
Winds SE 11.1 - 11 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.28 m³/m³

Sun

Feb 15
51.8°F 39.6°F
Slight Drizzle
Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 6:55am - 5:25pm
Precipitation 21%, 0.7 mm
Rel. Humidity 46 - 78 %
Winds SSW 10.9 - 14.3 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.31 m³/m³

Mon

Feb 16
56.4°F 37.6°F
Cloudy
Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 6:54am - 5:26pm
Precipitation 35%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 33 - 73 %
Winds ESE 14.2 - 18.1 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.30 m³/m³

Tue

Feb 17
55.1°F 38.4°F
Light Continuous Snow
High Fire Conditions

Continuous fall of snowflakes, slight, very high winds forecasted for today.

Daylight 6:52am - 5:28pm
Precipitation 39%, 0.5 mm
Rel. Humidity 31 - 85 %
Winds S 22.6 - 23.3 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.31 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 11 7:01pm.

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