Banks Fire District #13

Current Conditions

LOCAL FIRE WEATHER Dec 11

Cloudy

60°F

52°F

Moderate

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

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About

Banks Fire District #13

Banks Fire District #13 provides fire and EMS to 136 square miles in northwest Oregon, relying on 60 dedicated volunteers to serve scenic rural communities with strong ties to Portland.

Public Contact Information

Website
https://www.banksfire.org
Public Status Page
https://pfsadmin-staging.alp1n3.com/a/banks-fire-district-13
Non-Emergency Phone
(503) 324-6262
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/BanksFire

Established in 1954, Banks Fire District #13 provides fire and rescue services to 136 square miles in northwest Washington County, Oregon, serving the communities of Banks, Buxton, Manning and Timber. This region, known for its scenic beauty and moderate climate, is mainly rural with close ties to the Portland metro area. Sixty highly-trained volunteers respond to more than 750 calls annually, ranging from Emergency Medical Service (EMS) to wild-land fires.

These communities within our District have always enjoyed tremendous citizen involvement. Whether it's volunteers keeping the summer sports going or taking care of the food bank, they know the importance of giving back to the community. Because of this culture of giving, Banks Fire District continues to provide emergency service with a committed, highly-trained volunteer and paid firefighting force.

Boundary Map

7-Day Fire Weather Forecast

Banks Fire District #13, NW Main St, Banks, OR 97106, USA

Today

Dec 11

59.8°F 51.5°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	7:43am - 4:28pm
Precipitation	34%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	86 - 92 %
Winds	S 10.7 - 16.1 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.31 m³/m³

Fri

Dec 12

57.6°F 47.7°F

Fog or Ice

Moderate Fire Conditions

Fog or ice fog, sky invisible, no appreciable change, high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight	7:44am - 4:28pm
Precipitation	2%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	84 - 99 %
Winds	WNW 4.8 - 9.6 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.30 m³/m³

Sat

Dec 13

56.6°F 45.3°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	7:44am - 4:28pm
Precipitation	35%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	79 - 99 %
Winds	SE 2.9 - 3.1 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.29 m³/m³

Sun

Dec 14

51.1°F 43.4°F

Slight Drizzle

Moderate Fire Conditions

Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, slight, high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight	7:45am - 4:28pm
Precipitation	54%, 0.1 mm
Rel. Humidity	78 - 92 %
Winds	E 3.4 - 5.4 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.30 m³/m³

Mon

Dec 15

58.3°F 46.7°F

Continuous Rain

High Fire Conditions

Rain, not freezing, continuous, moderate, very high winds and high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight	7:46am - 4:28pm
Precipitation	94%, 23.3 mm
Rel. Humidity	84 - 99 %
Winds	SSE 12.9 - 34.2 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.33 m³/m³

Tue

Dec 16

53.1°F 40.9°F

Moderate Drizzle

High Fire Conditions

Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, moderate, very high winds and high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight	7:47am - 4:29pm
Precipitation	82%, 4.6 mm
Rel. Humidity	84 - 97 %
Winds	SW 12.4 - 33.8 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.33 m³/m³

Wed

Dec 17

46.9°F 38°F

Slight Continuous Rain

High Fire Conditions

Rain, not freezing, continuous, slight, very high winds forecasted for today.

Daylight	7:47am - 4:29pm
Precipitation	88%, 3.5 mm
Rel. Humidity	78 - 98 %
Winds	SSW 10.6 - 29.1 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.32 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 Dec 11 5:09am.

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