Vernonia Rural Fire Protection District

Vernonia Rural Fire Protection District

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LOCAL FIRE WEATHER Sep 20

Vernonia Rural Fire Protection District
Clear
77°F
46°F

Moderate

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

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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.

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

Sep 20
77.3°F 46°F
Clear
Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 6:57am - 7:13pm
Precipitation 0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 38 - 91 %
Winds NNE 7.6 - 15 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.20 m³/m³

Mon

Sep 21
69.1°F 48.2°F
Cloudy
Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 6:58am - 7:11pm
Precipitation 0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 55 - 96 %
Winds NNW 8.7 - 15.7 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.20 m³/m³

Tue

Sep 22
70.6°F 49.5°F
Cloudy
Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 6:59am - 7:09pm
Precipitation 2%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 35 - 99 %
Winds WNW 10.6 - 17 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.19 m³/m³

Wed

Sep 23
69.5°F 46.1°F
Cloudy
Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 7:01am - 7:08pm
Precipitation 1%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 36 - 99 %
Winds NW 6 - 9.8 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.19 m³/m³

Thu

Sep 24
62.8°F 47.5°F
Slight Rain Showers
Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 7:02am - 7:06pm
Precipitation 25%, 13.9 mm
Rel. Humidity 62 - 99 %
Winds NNW 6.8 - 9.4 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.20 m³/m³

Fri

Sep 25
62.6°F 44.6°F
Moderate Drizzle
Low Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 7:03am - 7:04pm
Precipitation 32%, 3.6 mm
Rel. Humidity 40 - 100 %
Winds WNW 10.9 - 17.4 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.32 m³/m³

Sat

Sep 26
64.4°F 43.6°F
Clear
Moderate Fire Conditions

Cloud generally dissolving or becoming less developed, high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight 7:05am - 7:02pm
Precipitation 4%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 42 - 97 %
Winds NW 8.5 - 9.6 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.27 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 Sep 20 2:49am.

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