Thursday, September 3, 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. We are in contact with the incident management teams on the Ptarmigan Fire. More information can be gotten through the North Cascades National Park Service.
Advisories, Watches and Warnings
There is a small craft advisory for the Northern Inland Waters of Whatcom County from 11 pm 9/2/26 through 11 am 9/3/26. See here for more information.
DNR fire danger level for the lowlands is at Very High, with the Cascades at Very High . 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
No major concerns are expected through Friday although there could be some thunderstorms at times. A few rain showers linger through Thursday before tapering off early in the evening. Thunderstorms will be possible at times on Thursday, mainly during the late morning and afternoon hours. Any thunderstorms could produce lightning strikes and brief heavy rain/small hail. Looks dry overnight Thursday night and most of Friday, but a few rain showers and thunderstorms will be possible late in the day.
Any lingering rain showers or thunderstorms taper off early Friday evening then looks dry the rest of Friday night. A few rain showers or thunderstorms are possible again on Saturday during the late day and early evening hours, but showers and storms may remain off to the east of the area. At this time, conditions are looking dry on Sunday and through Wednesday of next week.
Coastal Weather
A low pressure will move southwards along the Washington coast today. Broad low pressure will remain over the area through the weekend.
For the Strait and Inland Coastal waters of Whatcom County today we will have southeast winds at 15-25 knots, easing to around 5 knots this afternoon. Wind waves around 2 feet or less. A slight chance of rain early this morning. Moving into the evening, winds will be from the west at around 5 knots, backing to southeast after midnight. Wind waves around 1 foot or less. Tomorrow, winds will be from the southeast 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
National Emergency Preparedness Tips
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