Powder River Rural Fire Protection District

Powder River Rural Fire Protection District

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LOCAL FIRE WEATHER Apr 7

Powder River Rural Fire Protection District
Cloudy
62°F
42°F

Moderate

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

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Powder River Rural Fire Protection District

The Powder River Rural Fire Protection District serves the community of Sumpter, Oregon, providing essential fire protection and emergency services to the local area.

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Established to safeguard the lives and property of Sumpter residents, the Powder River Rural Fire Protection District is dedicated to delivering high-quality fire suppression, prevention, and emergency response services. The district operates with a commitment to community safety, preparedness, and education, ensuring that residents are well-informed and protected. Over the years, the department has evolved to meet the growing needs of the community, incorporating modern techniques and equipment. With a team of trained and dedicated personnel, the district is always ready to respond to emergencies and support the community in times of need.

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7-Day Fire Weather Forecast

Powder River Rural Fire Protection District, Po Box 173, Sumpter, Or 97877

Today

Apr 7
62°F 41.7°F
Cloudy
Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 6:21am - 7:27pm
Precipitation 0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 17 - 53 %
Winds NW 13.7 - 23.9 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.27 m³/m³

Wed

Apr 8
61.6°F 33°F
Cloudy
Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 6:19am - 7:28pm
Precipitation 1%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 12 - 55 %
Winds NW 10 - 14.8 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.26 m³/m³

Thu

Apr 9
64.5°F 39.7°F
Cloudy
Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 6:18am - 7:30pm
Precipitation 8%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 29 - 70 %
Winds NNW 5.3 - 6.5 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.26 m³/m³

Fri

Apr 10
66.3°F 44.4°F
Moderate Drizzle
Low Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 6:16am - 7:31pm
Precipitation 42%, 2 mm
Rel. Humidity 30 - 91 %
Winds E 7.2 - 8.9 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.27 m³/m³

Sat

Apr 11
51.2°F 40.6°F
Slight Rain Showers
Low Fire Conditions

Rain shower(s), slight, high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight 6:14am - 7:32pm
Precipitation 78%, 7.8 mm
Rel. Humidity 68 - 96 %
Winds SSW 7.8 - 13.2 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.27 m³/m³

Sun

Apr 12
51.8°F 35.2°F
Cloudy
Low Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 6:12am - 7:33pm
Precipitation 53%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 32 - 96 %
Winds W 9.4 - 17 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.29 m³/m³

Mon

Apr 13
48.2°F 30.3°F
Cloudy
Low Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 6:11am - 7:35pm
Precipitation 24%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 48 - 89 %
Winds NW 13.3 - 17.2 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 Apr 7 5:51am.

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