Powder River Rural Fire Protection District

Current Conditions

LOCAL FIRE WEATHER Aug 30

Clear

73°F

38°F

Moderate

Cloud development not observed or not observable, 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.

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

Aug 30

72.8°F 38.1°F

Clear

Moderate Fire Conditions

Cloud development not observed or not observable, elevated winds and high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight	6:13am - 7:33pm
Precipitation	0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	17 - 65 %
Winds	NW 10 - 18.8 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.09 m³/m³

Mon

Aug 31

79.7°F 50°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	6:14am - 7:31pm
Precipitation	1%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	12 - 33 %
Winds	SE 8.7 - 15.2 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.08 m³/m³

Tue

Sep 1

78.5°F 52.8°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	6:15am - 7:29pm
Precipitation	7%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	14 - 45 %
Winds	WSW 10.5 - 18.6 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.08 m³/m³

Wed

Sep 2

64°F 47.3°F

Moderate Drizzle

Low Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	6:16am - 7:27pm
Precipitation	61%, 3.1 mm
Rel. Humidity	30 - 90 %
Winds	WSW 13.2 - 21.5 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.08 m³/m³

Thu

Sep 3

61.7°F 43.1°F

Moderate Drizzle

Low Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	6:17am - 7:26pm
Precipitation	78%, 4.2 mm
Rel. Humidity	26 - 91 %
Winds	W 12.5 - 24.4 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.20 m³/m³

Fri

Sep 4

65.8°F 38.4°F

Heavy Drizzle

Low Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	6:19am - 7:24pm
Precipitation	32%, 3.3 mm
Rel. Humidity	25 - 91 %
Winds	NNE 12.4 - 14.5 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.33 m³/m³

Sat

Sep 5

57.1°F 41.5°F

Slight Continuous Rain

Moderate Fire Conditions

Rain, not freezing, continuous, slight, high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight	6:20am - 7:22pm
Precipitation	17%, 6 mm
Rel. Humidity	41 - 95 %
Winds	W 5 - 9.8 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 Aug 30 9:36pm.

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