DEQ: Willamette Valley

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LOCAL FIRE WEATHER Apr 28

Cloudy

59°F

43°F

Moderate

Clouds generally forming or developing, 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.

Public Contact Information

Website
https://www.oregon.gov/deq/aq/pages/burning.aspx
Public Status Page
https://beforeyouburn.com/a/deq-willamette-valley
Email
DEQCommunications@deq.oregon.gov
Non-Emergency Phone
(503) 378-8240
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https://www.facebook.com/oregondeq

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.

Boundary Map

7-Day Fire Weather Forecast

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

Today

Apr 28

59°F 43.1°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	6:05am - 8:15pm
Precipitation	1%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	51 - 93 %
Winds	WNW 7.2 - 14.1 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.21 m³/m³

Wed

Apr 29

67.2°F 42.3°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	6:03am - 8:16pm
Precipitation	1%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	44 - 87 %
Winds	NNE 7.1 - 12.5 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.21 m³/m³

Thu

Apr 30

71.2°F 45.2°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	6:02am - 8:17pm
Precipitation	0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	51 - 91 %
Winds	W 7.6 - 8.1 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.20 m³/m³

Fri

May 1

64.3°F 44.7°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	6:00am - 8:18pm
Precipitation	1%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	59 - 92 %
Winds	SW 5.5 - 6.3 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.19 m³/m³

Sat

May 2

70.8°F 40.6°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	5:59am - 8:20pm
Precipitation	2%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	58 - 90 %
Winds	NNE 8 - 11.9 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.19 m³/m³

Sun

May 3

83.9°F 51.8°F

Clear

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	5:58am - 8:21pm
Precipitation	2%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	50 - 89 %
Winds	N 6.7 - 10.7 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.18 m³/m³

Mon

May 4

74.9°F 49.2°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	5:56am - 8:22pm
Precipitation	5%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	62 - 97 %
Winds	SW 16.1 - 16.6 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.17 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 Apr 28 7:28am.

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