Friday, September 4, 2026 Emergency Management Daily Briefing for Whatcom County
Active Incidents
Whatcom County Sheriff's Office Division of Emergency Management (DEM) Emergency Operations Center is not activated. Make sure you are signed up for alerts, see WhatcomReady to sign up.
We are aware of the fires in the far east part of the county around Ross Lake, but have no involvement in response activities. More information can be gotten through the North Cascades National Park Service.
Advisories, Watches and Warnings
There currently are no advisories, watches or warnings in Whatcom County.
DNR fire danger level for the lowlands is at Moderate, with the Cascades at Moderate . See here for more information.
Whatcom County Outdoor Burning: As of 0800 July 17, a Stage 2 burn ban will to into place until further notice. All open burning is prohibited.
WA Dept. of Ecology has declared a drought as of April 8, 2026 that includes Whatcom County. See here for more information. The U.S. Drought Monitor indicates most of Whatcom County is abnormally dry, with far east parts in moderate drought. See here for more information.
Whatcom County Inland Weather
Unsettled weather will likely continue over the course of the forecast period as we remain in this fairly unstable post frontal pattern. Plenty of lingering upper level moisture and strong daytime heating will allow for pop-up showers, mostly during the afternoon to early evening hours. A threat for thunderstorms will also be possible especially for the mountain routes with potential for healthier bouts of rain at times. Temperatures during the overnight hours will be cooler as a result of the cooler air aloft, potentially reaching near the high 40s in the cold spots.
While weather will be generally running dry through the rest of the weekend a threat for a couple afternoon showers/storms may be seen during peak heating but again any showers will likely remain in the mountains. A threat for additional showers will be seen Monday afternoon as well before weather finally begins to stabilize. Temperatures will be warming and conditions remain dry, likely through most of the work week before another system arrives into Friday morning.
Coastal Weather
Broad low pressure will remain over the area through the weekend, followed by weak high pressure returning for the first half of next week.
For the Strait and Inland Coastal waters of Whatcom County today we will have east winds at around 5 knots, veering to south late this morning, veering to west this afternoon. Wind waves around 1 foot or less. Moving into the evening, winds will be from the west at around 5 knots, veering to northeast after midnight. Wind waves around 1 foot or less. Tomorrow, winds will be from the east at around 5 knots, veering to west in the afternoon. Wind waves around 1 foot or less. A chance of rain in the morning. For look at real time coastal weather and tides you can link here to the Cherry Point NOAA Tide Station.
Air Quality
Air quality is good this morning. Visit the Whatcom County Health and Community Services Wildfire Smoke for up-to-date information and air quality.
Emergency Management Tips and Reminders
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Activities
CERT classes are ongoing. See here to sign up for a class and more information.
Preparedness Tips
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