Vernonia Rural Fire Protection District

Current Conditions

LOCAL FIRE WEATHER Jul 20

Cloudy

88°F

54°F

Moderate

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

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About

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

Jul 20

87.5°F 53.6°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	5:42am - 8:55pm
Precipitation	1%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	32 - 97 %
Winds	ENE 6.7 - 9.2 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.14 m³/m³

Tue

Jul 21

89.8°F 61.5°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	5:43am - 8:54pm
Precipitation	3%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	37 - 81 %
Winds	N 8.6 - 14.3 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.13 m³/m³

Wed

Jul 22

94.5°F 61°F

Cloudy

High Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	5:44am - 8:53pm
Precipitation	5%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	20 - 67 %
Winds	NW 7.7 - 11.9 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.13 m³/m³

Thu

Jul 23

90.4°F 59.2°F

Slight Drizzle

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	5:45am - 8:52pm
Precipitation	30%, 0.7 mm
Rel. Humidity	31 - 90 %
Winds	WNW 12 - 13 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.12 m³/m³

Fri

Jul 24

85.7°F 52.7°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	5:47am - 8:51pm
Precipitation	0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	25 - 98 %
Winds	WNW 11.7 - 15.7 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.12 m³/m³

Sat

Jul 25

80.5°F 50.8°F

Clear

Moderate Fire Conditions

State of sky on the whole unchanged, elevated winds and high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight	5:48am - 8:50pm
Precipitation	2%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	37 - 98 %
Winds	NW 9.8 - 15.7 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.11 m³/m³

Sun

Jul 26

81.9°F 49.3°F

Clear

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	5:49am - 8:49pm
Precipitation	2%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	34 - 100 %
Winds	NW 9.5 - 13.6 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.11 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 Jul 20 12:41pm.

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