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Polk County Fire District No. 1

Polk County Fire District No. 1

Current Conditions

LOCAL FIRE WEATHER Feb 3

Polk County Fire District No. 1
Fog or Ice
53°F
37°F

Low

Fog or ice fog, sky invisible, no appreciable change, Generally favorable conditions for burning.

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Polk County Fire District No. 1

Polk County Fire District No. 1 provides fire protection and emergency medical services to the communities within Polk County, Oregon.

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Established to serve the residents of Polk County, Oregon, Polk County Fire District No. 1 is dedicated to safeguarding lives and property through fire suppression, emergency medical services, and community education. The agency operates with a commitment to excellence and professionalism, ensuring rapid response times and effective service delivery. With a team of highly trained firefighters and paramedics, the district is equipped to handle a wide range of emergencies, from structural fires to medical crises. Community engagement and safety education are also key components of their mission, aiming to prevent emergencies before they occur.

7-Day Fire Weather Forecast

Polk County Fire District No. 1, 1800 Monmouth St, Independence, OR 97351, USA

Today

Feb 3
52.7°F 37.4°F
Fog or Ice
Low Fire Conditions

Fog or ice fog, sky invisible, no appreciable change, Generally favorable conditions for burning.

Daylight 7:29am - 5:23pm
Precipitation 1%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 78 - 100 %
Winds N 5.6 - 11.6 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.29 m³/m³

Wed

Feb 4
59.8°F 40.7°F
Cloudy
Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 7:27am - 5:25pm
Precipitation 1%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 73 - 89 %
Winds N 6.3 - 11.2 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.28 m³/m³

Thu

Feb 5
59.7°F 39.6°F
Cloudy
Low Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 7:26am - 5:26pm
Precipitation 0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 64 - 91 %
Winds N 6.5 - 11.4 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.28 m³/m³

Fri

Feb 6
60.9°F 42.5°F
Cloudy
Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 7:25am - 5:28pm
Precipitation 6%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 61 - 96 %
Winds SSE 5 - 8.5 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.27 m³/m³

Sat

Feb 7
57.5°F 44.3°F
Cloudy
Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 7:24am - 5:29pm
Precipitation 57%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 73 - 97 %
Winds S 6.2 - 8.1 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.33 m³/m³

Sun

Feb 8
49.7°F 41°F
Moderate Rain Showers
Moderate Fire Conditions

Rain shower(s), moderate or heavy, high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight 7:22am - 5:31pm
Precipitation 78%, 14.9 mm
Rel. Humidity 86 - 99 %
Winds S 6.3 - 12.3 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.37 m³/m³

Mon

Feb 9
48.5°F 38.8°F
Slight Drizzle
Low Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 7:21am - 5:32pm
Precipitation 64%, 0.6 mm
Rel. Humidity 80 - 97 %
Winds S 7.9 - 11.6 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.32 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 3 6:41pm.

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