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LOCAL FIRE WEATHER May 18

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
Cloudy
71°F
47°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

May 18
70.5°F 47.4°F
Cloudy
Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 5:36am - 8:38pm
Precipitation 1%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 29 - 89 %
Winds NNW 8.4 - 19.7 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.27 m³/m³

Tue

May 19
67.9°F 48.8°F
Cloudy
Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 5:35am - 8:39pm
Precipitation 3%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 55 - 89 %
Winds N 9.9 - 19.5 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.25 m³/m³

Wed

May 20
71.2°F 47.9°F
Cloudy
Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 5:34am - 8:40pm
Precipitation 3%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 42 - 90 %
Winds NNW 10.3 - 17.4 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.25 m³/m³

Thu

May 21
78.4°F 47.6°F
Cloudy
Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 5:33am - 8:41pm
Precipitation 0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 32 - 91 %
Winds N 8.3 - 17.7 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.24 m³/m³

Fri

May 22
77°F 49.8°F
Clear
Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 5:32am - 8:42pm
Precipitation 0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 35 - 84 %
Winds N 6.9 - 14.3 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.23 m³/m³

Sat

May 23
75.3°F 50°F
Cloudy
Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 5:31am - 8:43pm
Precipitation 0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 34 - 84 %
Winds NNW 8.3 - 17.2 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.22 m³/m³

Sun

May 24
70.3°F 49.1°F
Cloudy
Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 5:30am - 8:44pm
Precipitation 8%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 31 - 73 %
Winds NW 3.9 - 7.4 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.21 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 10:38pm.

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