Banks Fire District #13

Current Conditions

LOCAL FIRE WEATHER Dec 18

Continuous Rain

52°F

41°F

Moderate

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

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About

Banks Fire District #13

Banks Fire District #13 provides fire and EMS to 136 square miles in northwest Oregon, relying on 60 dedicated volunteers to serve scenic rural communities with strong ties to Portland.

Public Contact Information

Website
https://www.banksfire.org
Public Status Page
https://beforeyouburn.com/a/banks-fire-district-13
Non-Emergency Phone
(503) 324-6262
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/BanksFire

Established in 1954, Banks Fire District #13 provides fire and rescue services to 136 square miles in northwest Washington County, Oregon, serving the communities of Banks, Buxton, Manning and Timber. This region, known for its scenic beauty and moderate climate, is mainly rural with close ties to the Portland metro area. Sixty highly-trained volunteers respond to more than 750 calls annually, ranging from Emergency Medical Service (EMS) to wild-land fires.

These communities within our District have always enjoyed tremendous citizen involvement. Whether it's volunteers keeping the summer sports going or taking care of the food bank, they know the importance of giving back to the community. Because of this culture of giving, Banks Fire District continues to provide emergency service with a committed, highly-trained volunteer and paid firefighting force.

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7-Day Fire Weather Forecast

Banks Fire District #13, NW Main St, Banks, OR 97106, USA

Today

Dec 18

52°F 41.3°F

Continuous Rain

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	7:48am - 4:29pm
Precipitation	100%, 49.6 mm
Rel. Humidity	83 - 100 %
Winds	SSE 11 - 23.9 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.35 m³/m³

Fri

Dec 19

45°F 36.9°F

Light Continuous Snow

High Fire Conditions

Continuous fall of snowflakes, moderate, very high winds forecasted for today.

Daylight	7:48am - 4:30pm
Precipitation	37%, 14.8 mm
Rel. Humidity	73 - 98 %
Winds	WSW 13.2 - 26.2 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.32 m³/m³

Sat

Dec 20

46°F 38.1°F

Continuous Rain

Moderate Fire Conditions

Rain, not freezing, continuous, moderate, elevated winds forecasted for today.

Daylight	7:49am - 4:30pm
Precipitation	87%, 6.1 mm
Rel. Humidity	88 - 97 %
Winds	S 10 - 21.7 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.30 m³/m³

Sun

Dec 21

44.1°F 38.6°F

Moderate Rain Showers

High Fire Conditions

Rain shower(s), moderate or heavy, very high winds forecasted for today.

Daylight	7:50am - 4:31pm
Precipitation	90%, 14.8 mm
Rel. Humidity	94 - 98 %
Winds	SSE 7.1 - 26.2 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.30 m³/m³

Mon

Dec 22

46.2°F 35.2°F

Continuous Rain

High Fire Conditions

Rain, not freezing, continuous, moderate, very high winds forecasted for today.

Daylight	7:50am - 4:31pm
Precipitation	85%, 6.9 mm
Rel. Humidity	87 - 99 %
Winds	SSE 12.5 - 26.8 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.29 m³/m³

Tue

Dec 23

43.5°F 40.5°F

Heavy Drizzle

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	7:50am - 4:32pm
Precipitation	59%, 0.7 mm
Rel. Humidity	94 - 98 %
Winds	N 3.3 - 20.8 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.31 m³/m³

Wed

Dec 24

43.6°F 39.7°F

Slight Drizzle

Low Fire Conditions

Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, slight, Favorable conditions for burning.

Daylight	7:51am - 4:33pm
Precipitation	33%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	94 - 99 %
Winds	ESE 4.3 - 11 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.30 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 Dec 18 3:45pm.

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