Rural Metro Fire - Josephine County

Rural Metro Fire - Josephine County

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LOCAL FIRE WEATHER Aug 15

Rural Metro Fire - Josephine County
Cloudy
89°F
62°F

Moderate

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

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Rural Metro Fire - Josephine County

Proudly serving the residents and visitors of N.E. Josephine County, Oregon since 1979.

Rural Metro Fire Department (RMFD), covering 250 square miles in Josephine & Jackson Counties (Oregon) including the areas of Camp Joy, Fort Vannoy, Galice, Grants Pass, Main, Merlin, Murphy, New Hope, Redwood, Rogue River Valley, Sunny Valley, Wilderville & Wonder.

Rural Metro Fire Department began operations in Josephine County in 1979.

Rural Metro Fire Department, established in 1948 with operations including unincorporated communities around the nation, including Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee and Texas.

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7-Day Fire Weather Forecast

Rural Metro Fire - Josephine County , 28353 N Main St, San Tan Valley, AZ 85143, USA

Today

Aug 15
88.8°F 62.1°F
Cloudy
Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 6:20am - 8:14pm
Precipitation 1%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 27 - 78 %
Winds NW 11.9 - 17.7 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.07 m³/m³

Sun

Aug 16
91.1°F 60.4°F
Cloudy
High Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 6:21am - 8:13pm
Precipitation 1%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 24 - 76 %
Winds NNW 11.2 - 18.3 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.06 m³/m³

Mon

Aug 17
88.8°F 62.7°F
Cloudy
Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 6:22am - 8:11pm
Precipitation 2%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 25 - 56 %
Winds NNW 8.7 - 11.2 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.06 m³/m³

Tue

Aug 18
91.3°F 52.8°F
Cloudy
High Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 6:23am - 8:10pm
Precipitation 0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 17 - 86 %
Winds NNW 10.1 - 10.5 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.06 m³/m³

Wed

Aug 19
93.8°F 51.9°F
Cloudy
High Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 6:24am - 8:08pm
Precipitation 1%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 17 - 85 %
Winds NW 9.5 - 9.6 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.06 m³/m³

Thu

Aug 20
98.3°F 54.4°F
Cloudy
High Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 6:26am - 8:06pm
Precipitation 7%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 17 - 90 %
Winds NW 6.4 - 7.6 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.06 m³/m³

Fri

Aug 21
96.4°F 59.5°F
Cloudy
High Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 6:27am - 8:05pm
Precipitation 7%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 16 - 85 %
Winds WNW 6.7 - 11 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.06 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 15 4:32pm.

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Regional Partners

ODF - Southwest Oregon District

With hot, dry summers and frequent lightning, the area faces high wildfire risk. The Southwest Oregon District office oversees fire protection for diverse lands through responsible management, rapid response, and community partnerships.

Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF)

The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) protects 16 million acres of Oregon's public and private forestlands from wildfire, manages 800,000+ acres of Oregon's state forests, enforces the Oregon Forest Practices Act and other rules and laws to conserve Oregon's forests, assists private forestland owners, and works with urban communities to help sustain Oregon's most "lived-in" forests - trees in urban areas, city parks, neighborhoods, and open spaces. ODF serves Oregonians by helping to keep forests healthy, working, and sustainable.

State of Oregon

Oregon is served by a coordinated network of state, regional, and local agencies that work together to protect communities, manage natural resources, and deliver essential services. From environmental protection to public safety, these agencies ensure responsive, equitable governance across the state’s diverse landscapes—supporting residents through collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to community well-being.