West Side Rural Fire Protection District
Current Conditions
LOCAL FIRE WEATHER Sep 16
Moderate
Cloud development not observed or not observable, low average soil moisture this week with winds and high temperatures forecasted for the day.
Outdoor Debris Burning
West Side Rural Fire Protection District
County: Hood River
Public Contact Information
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Websitehttps://www.westsidefire.com/
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Public Status Pagehttps://beforeyouburn.com/a/west-side-rural-fire-protection-district
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Email[email protected]
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Non-Emergency Phone(541) 386-1550
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The West Side Rural Fire Protection District serves 25 square miles in Hood River, Oregon, with an additional 25 square miles covered through an auto aid agreement. Serving a population of about 8,000, the district responds to roughly 500 calls annually. The department operates with a mix of full-time staff, part-time volunteers, and 38 volunteers. Facilities include a main station at 1185 Tucker Road and a remote station at 4250 Barrett Drive. The department also offers a student firefighter program.
Boundary Map
7-Day Fire Weather Forecast
Today
Sep 16Cloud development not observed or not observable, low average soil moisture this week with winds and high temperatures forecasted for the day.
| Daylight | 6:46am - 7:14pm |
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| Precipitation | 0%, 0 mm |
| Rel. Humidity | 22 - 65 % |
| Winds | E 12.3 - 21.3 mp/h |
| Soil Moisture | 0.04 m³/m³ |
| UV Index | 5.6 |
Wed
Sep 17Cloud development not observed or not observable, low average soil moisture this week with very high winds and high temperatures forecasted for the day.
| Daylight | 6:47am - 7:12pm |
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| Precipitation | 1%, 0 mm |
| Rel. Humidity | 29 - 62 % |
| Winds | W 15.6 - 28.6 mp/h |
| Soil Moisture | 0.04 m³/m³ |
| UV Index | 5.55 |
Thu
Sep 18Clouds generally forming or developing, low average soil moisture this week with very high winds and high temperatures forecasted for the day.
| Daylight | 6:49am - 7:10pm |
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| Precipitation | 0%, 0 mm |
| Rel. Humidity | 38 - 98 % |
| Winds | WSW 10.7 - 26.2 mp/h |
| Soil Moisture | 0.04 m³/m³ |
| UV Index | 5.5 |
Fri
Sep 19Cloud generally dissolving or becoming less developed, low average soil moisture this week with winds and high temperatures forecasted for the day.
| Daylight | 6:50am - 7:09pm |
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| Precipitation | 1%, 0 mm |
| Rel. Humidity | 30 - 99 % |
| Winds | W 14.1 - 23.5 mp/h |
| Soil Moisture | 0.04 m³/m³ |
| UV Index | 5.45 |
Sat
Sep 20Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, slight, low average soil moisture this week with winds and high temperatures forecasted for the day.
| Daylight | 6:51am - 7:07pm |
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| Precipitation | 11%, 0.2 mm |
| Rel. Humidity | 39 - 95 % |
| Winds | WNW 13.3 - 18.6 mp/h |
| Soil Moisture | 0.03 m³/m³ |
| UV Index | 5.4 |
Sun
Sep 21Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, slight, low average soil moisture this week with winds and high temperatures forecasted for the day.
| Daylight | 6:52am - 7:05pm |
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| Precipitation | 21%, 0.3 mm |
| Rel. Humidity | 40 - 100 % |
| Winds | W 12.5 - 23.5 mp/h |
| Soil Moisture | 0.03 m³/m³ |
| UV Index | 5.15 |
Mon
Sep 22Cloud development not observed or not observable, low average soil moisture this week with and high temperatures forecasted for the day.
| Daylight | 6:53am - 7:03pm |
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| Precipitation | 6%, 0 mm |
| Rel. Humidity | 22 - 94 % |
| Winds | W 6.3 - 9.8 mp/h |
| Soil Moisture | 0.03 m³/m³ |
| UV Index | 5.15 |
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