Wednesday, September 23, 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.org to sign up.
We are aware of the fires in the far east part of the county around Ross and Diablo Lakes, 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 8 am September 11, a Stage 1 burn ban is in place. This allows for recreational fires.
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 in moderate drought with just the far west portion still abnormally dry, The far east parts are in extreme drought. See here for more information.
Whatcom County Inland Weather
No concerns are expected through Thursday. A few rain showers are expected on Wednesday morning then conditions dry out by midday. Looks dry on Wednesday night and most of Thursday before light rain begins late in the day.
Steady light rain continues through Thursday evening before breaking up. Occasional rain showers linger overnight Thursday night and through Friday and Friday night before tapering off on Saturday. Dry weather is expected Saturday night through Monday night then steady rain is expected during the midday and afternoon hours on Tuesday.
Coastal Weather
A weak system will pass through the waters this morning. A stronger, more organized system will across the waters Thursday into Friday. Onshore flow will continue across the waters throughout the week. Another weak frontal system may approach the waters over the weekend.
For the Strait and Inland Coastal waters of Whatcom County today we will have south winds at 5-10 knots, easing to around 5 knots late. Wind waves around 2 feet or less. A slight chance of rain early this morning. Moving into the evening, winds will be from the south at around 5 knots, backing to north after midnight. Wind waves around 2 feet or less. Tomorrow winds will be from the north at around 5 knots, backing to northwest in the afternoon. Wind waves around 2 feet or less. A chance of rain in the afternoon. 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 in most areas but decreased to moderate levels in the north county areas. 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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