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Vernonia Rural Fire Protection District

Vernonia Rural Fire Protection District

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LOCAL FIRE WEATHER Feb 3

Vernonia Rural Fire Protection District
Fog or Ice
57°F
38°F

Low

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

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Vernonia Rural Fire Protection District

The Vernonia Rural Fire Protection District provides fire protection and emergency medical services to the residents of Vernonia and surrounding areas in Columbia County, Oregon.

Public Contact Information

Established to serve the community of Vernonia, the Vernonia Rural Fire Protection District has a long-standing commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of its residents. The agency is dedicated to providing efficient fire suppression, emergency medical services, and public safety education. With a team of trained professionals and volunteers, the district works tirelessly to respond to emergencies and promote fire prevention awareness. The district also engages with the community through various outreach programs and events to foster a culture of safety and preparedness.

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7-Day Fire Weather Forecast

Vernonia Rural Fire Protection District, 555 E Bridge St, Vernonia, Or 97064

Today

Feb 3
57°F 37.5°F
Fog or Ice
Low Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 7:31am - 5:21pm
Precipitation 4%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 65 - 93 %
Winds SSW 5.9 - 9.6 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.29 m³/m³

Wed

Feb 4
62.2°F 42.4°F
Cloudy
Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 7:30am - 5:22pm
Precipitation 3%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 62 - 80 %
Winds SSW 5 - 10.5 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.28 m³/m³

Thu

Feb 5
63.4°F 40.3°F
Cloudy
Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 7:28am - 5:24pm
Precipitation 1%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 49 - 86 %
Winds S 6.3 - 18.6 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.28 m³/m³

Fri

Feb 6
59.8°F 42.2°F
Slight Drizzle
Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 7:27am - 5:25pm
Precipitation 12%, 0.3 mm
Rel. Humidity 57 - 95 %
Winds SSE 4.7 - 12.1 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.27 m³/m³

Sat

Feb 7
53.9°F 44°F
Slight Drizzle
Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 7:26am - 5:27pm
Precipitation 68%, 0.4 mm
Rel. Humidity 79 - 99 %
Winds SE 6.9 - 18.6 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.31 m³/m³

Sun

Feb 8
49.6°F 40.9°F
Slight Rain Showers
Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 7:24am - 5:28pm
Precipitation 83%, 9.9 mm
Rel. Humidity 78 - 99 %
Winds WSW 7.4 - 16.6 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.34 m³/m³

Mon

Feb 9
49°F 37°F
Cloudy
Low Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 7:23am - 5:30pm
Precipitation 65%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 60 - 98 %
Winds SW 4.3 - 5.6 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.31 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 6:43pm.

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