DEQ: Willamette Valley

DEQ: Willamette Valley

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LOCAL FIRE WEATHER Aug 9

DEQ: Willamette Valley
Clear
88°F
53°F

Moderate

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

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DEQ: Willamette Valley

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) serves Yamhill County by protecting and improving air, water, and land quality. DEQ works with communities, local governments, and businesses to reduce pollution, safeguard public health, and ensure Oregon’s natural resources remain healthy for current and future generations.

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) works to protect and enhance the quality of Oregon’s air, land, and water for current and future generations. DEQ’s mission is grounded in science, public health, and environmental accountability, ensuring that Oregon’s communities and natural resources remain healthy and resilient. 

Within the Before You Burn program, DEQ plays a critical role in providing guidance related to air quality, smoke impacts, and environmentally responsible burning practices. By coordinating with fire agencies, land managers, and community partners, DEQ helps ensure that outdoor burning activities are conducted in ways that minimize harmful emissions while supporting wildfire risk reduction and public safety goals. 

This account serves as an informational and coordination resource, helping residents and agencies understand how air quality considerations intersect with outdoor burning decisions across Oregon. 

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7-Day Fire Weather Forecast

DEQ: Willamette Valley, 525 NE Evans St, McMinnville, OR 97128, USA

Today

Aug 9
88.1°F 52.7°F
Clear
Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 6:07am - 8:29pm
Precipitation 0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 28 - 88 %
Winds NNW 9.9 - 15.9 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.10 m³/m³

Mon

Aug 10
84.6°F 53.9°F
Clear
Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 6:08am - 8:27pm
Precipitation 1%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 29 - 83 %
Winds N 11 - 15.7 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.10 m³/m³

Tue

Aug 11
87.5°F 55°F
Cloudy
Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 6:09am - 8:26pm
Precipitation 2%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 30 - 88 %
Winds WNW 7.8 - 11.4 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.10 m³/m³

Wed

Aug 12
90.1°F 55.9°F
Cloudy
High Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 6:11am - 8:24pm
Precipitation 0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 27 - 93 %
Winds NW 10.3 - 11.6 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.09 m³/m³

Thu

Aug 13
93.3°F 55°F
Clear
High Fire Conditions

Cloud development not observed or not observable, very high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight 6:12am - 8:22pm
Precipitation 0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 23 - 89 %
Winds N 8.9 - 13.4 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.09 m³/m³

Fri

Aug 14
90.6°F 58.7°F
Cloudy
High Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 6:13am - 8:21pm
Precipitation 0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 26 - 90 %
Winds SW 13.9 - 13 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.09 m³/m³

Sat

Aug 15
88.4°F 55°F
Cloudy
Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 6:14am - 8:19pm
Precipitation 1%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 29 - 95 %
Winds SW 14.9 - 11 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.09 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 Aug 9 9:44pm.

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