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West Side Rural Fire Protection District

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LOCAL FIRE WEATHER Sep 16

West Side Rural Fire Protection District
Clear
83°F
54°F

Moderate

Cloud development not observed or not observable, low average soil moisture this week with winds and high temperatures forecasted for the day.

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West Side Rural Fire Protection District

County: Hood River

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. 

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7-Day Fire Weather Forecast

West Side Rural Fire Protection District, 1185 Tucker Rd, Hood River, OR 97031, USA

Today

Sep 16
83.3°F 53.6°F
Clear
Moderate Fire Conditions

Cloud 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
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 17
82.5°F 60.5°F
Clear
High Fire Conditions

Cloud 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
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 18
76.6°F 54.1°F
Cloudy
High Fire Conditions

Clouds 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
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 19
78.1°F 48.2°F
Clear
Moderate Fire Conditions

Cloud 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
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 20
71.1°F 49.6°F
Slight Drizzle
Moderate Fire Conditions

Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, slight, low average soil moisture this week with winds and high temperatures forecasted for the day.

Daylight 6:51am - 7:07pm
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 21
72°F 51.3°F
Slight Drizzle
Moderate Fire Conditions

Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, slight, low average soil moisture this week with winds and high temperatures forecasted for the day.

Daylight 6:52am - 7:05pm
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 22
83.7°F 47.5°F
Clear
Moderate Fire Conditions

Cloud 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
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

** 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 16 10:41am.

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