Port Orford Volunteer Fire Department

Current Conditions

LOCAL FIRE WEATHER Mar 17

Fog or Ice

62°F

44°F

Moderate

Fog or ice fog, sky invisible, no appreciable change, low soil moisture this week; high temperatures forecasted for today.

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About

Port Orford Volunteer Fire Department

The Port Orford Volunteer Fire Department is a dedicated team of volunteers committed to providing fire protection and emergency response services to the Port Orford community and surrounding areas.

Public Contact Information

Website
https://portorford.org/fire/
Public Status Page
https://beforeyouburn.com/a/port-orford-volunteer-fire-department
Non-Emergency Phone
+15413320445

Established to serve the coastal community of Port Orford, the Port Orford Volunteer Fire Department has a long-standing tradition of volunteerism and community service. The department's mission is to protect lives, property, and the environment through fire suppression, emergency medical response, and public education. Over the years, the department has evolved to meet the growing needs of the community, maintaining a fleet of modern firefighting equipment and a team of trained volunteers. The department also engages in community outreach programs to promote fire safety and preparedness among residents.

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7-Day Fire Weather Forecast

Port Orford Volunteer Fire Department, Po Box 1258, Port Orford, Or 97465

Today

Mar 17

62.2°F 44.3°F

Fog or Ice

Moderate Fire Conditions

Fog or ice fog, sky invisible, no appreciable change, low soil moisture this week; high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight	7:25am - 7:26pm
Precipitation	0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	52 - 100 %
Winds	NW 5.7 - 6.7 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.04 m³/m³

Wed

Mar 18

54.5°F 43.5°F

Fog or Ice

Moderate Fire Conditions

Fog or ice fog, sky invisible, no appreciable change, low soil moisture this week; high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight	7:23am - 7:27pm
Precipitation	0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	90 - 100 %
Winds	SW 5.1 - 12.1 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.04 m³/m³

Thu

Mar 19

68.6°F 44.2°F

Fog or Ice

Moderate Fire Conditions

Fog or ice fog, sky invisible, no appreciable change, low soil moisture this week; high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight	7:21am - 7:28pm
Precipitation	9%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	35 - 100 %
Winds	SSW 5.8 - 13.4 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.04 m³/m³

Fri

Mar 20

65.2°F 51.7°F

Fog or Ice

Low Fire Conditions

Fog or ice fog, sky invisible, no appreciable change, low soil moisture this week; elevated winds and high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight	7:20am - 7:29pm
Precipitation	45%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	49 - 97 %
Winds	N 8.6 - 15.9 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.04 m³/m³

Sat

Mar 21

52.8°F 38.4°F

Slight Drizzle

Moderate Fire Conditions

Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, slight, low soil moisture this week; very high winds forecasted for today.

Daylight	7:18am - 7:31pm
Precipitation	49%, 0.6 mm
Rel. Humidity	47 - 96 %
Winds	N 19.3 - 30.6 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.04 m³/m³

Sun

Mar 22

58.9°F 34.1°F

Clear

High Fire Conditions

State of sky on the whole unchanged, low soil moisture this week; very high winds forecasted for today.

Daylight	7:16am - 7:32pm
Precipitation	13%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	30 - 88 %
Winds	NNE 18.4 - 31.5 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.04 m³/m³

Mon

Mar 23

55.3°F 40°F

Cloudy

Low Fire Conditions

Clouds generally forming or developing, low soil moisture this week; elevated winds forecasted for today.

Daylight	7:14am - 7:33pm
Precipitation	39%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	49 - 95 %
Winds	NE 9.4 - 20.4 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.04 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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