DEQ: Willamette Valley

Current Conditions

LOCAL FIRE WEATHER May 18

Cloudy

70°F

44°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.

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

May 18

70.2°F 43.8°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	5:39am - 8:39pm
Precipitation	1%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	36 - 92 %
Winds	NNW 10.2 - 14.1 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.21 m³/m³

Tue

May 19

68.8°F 45.3°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	5:38am - 8:40pm
Precipitation	4%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	51 - 85 %
Winds	N 9.4 - 14.5 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.20 m³/m³

Wed

May 20

70.4°F 47°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	5:37am - 8:41pm
Precipitation	3%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	49 - 90 %
Winds	NNE 9.8 - 13.4 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.19 m³/m³

Thu

May 21

76.2°F 46.1°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	5:36am - 8:42pm
Precipitation	0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	43 - 89 %
Winds	NW 8 - 10.1 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.18 m³/m³

Fri

May 22

74.8°F 45.4°F

Clear

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	5:35am - 8:43pm
Precipitation	0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	53 - 89 %
Winds	W 9.5 - 9.2 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.17 m³/m³

Sat

May 23

72.7°F 46.7°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	5:34am - 8:44pm
Precipitation	0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	55 - 92 %
Winds	WSW 5.8 - 6.5 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.17 m³/m³

Sun

May 24

74.4°F 44.5°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	5:33am - 8:45pm
Precipitation	6%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	44 - 85 %
Winds	W 9 - 11.4 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.16 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 May 18 10:34pm.

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