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LOCAL FIRE WEATHER Apr 28

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
Cloudy
59°F
49°F

Moderate

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

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Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)

Protecting Oregon’s air, land, and water through science-based regulation, environmental stewardship, and public health protection.

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.

7-Day Fire Weather Forecast

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), 700 NE Multnomah St, Portland, OR 97232, USA

Today

Apr 28
58.5°F 49.2°F
Cloudy
Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 6:02am - 8:13pm
Precipitation 3%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 63 - 88 %
Winds NNW 7.8 - 18.6 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.25 m³/m³

Wed

Apr 29
68.7°F 42.1°F
Clear
Moderate Fire Conditions

Cloud generally dissolving or becoming less developed, elevated winds and high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight 6:00am - 8:14pm
Precipitation 1%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 48 - 88 %
Winds N 10.3 - 20.4 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.25 m³/m³

Thu

Apr 30
74.3°F 47.6°F
Cloudy
Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 5:59am - 8:16pm
Precipitation 0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 32 - 90 %
Winds NNW 6.4 - 13.2 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.24 m³/m³

Fri

May 1
67.2°F 48.7°F
Cloudy
Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 5:57am - 8:17pm
Precipitation 1%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 38 - 82 %
Winds N 6.9 - 12.3 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.23 m³/m³

Sat

May 2
73.2°F 45.3°F
Cloudy
Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 5:56am - 8:18pm
Precipitation 4%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 48 - 88 %
Winds N 6.3 - 17 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.22 m³/m³

Sun

May 3
89.3°F 53.6°F
Clear
Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 5:55am - 8:19pm
Precipitation 3%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 24 - 90 %
Winds N 5.6 - 20.1 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.21 m³/m³

Mon

May 4
79.5°F 55.9°F
Cloudy
Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 5:53am - 8:21pm
Precipitation 5%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 43 - 83 %
Winds SSW 11.5 - 20.6 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.20 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 8:55am.

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