Thursday, September 24, 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 major concerns are expected through Friday, but there could be some thunderstorms on Friday. Dry weather continues through Thursday morning then occasional light rain is expected during the afternoon hours. Steady light rain is expected on Thursday evening before breaking up overnight. Occasional rain showers linger at times through Friday. Thunderstorms will be possible on Friday and any thunderstorms could produce lightning strikes, small hail, and heavy rainfall. Heavier showers or thunderstorms on Friday could also produce some localized flooding. west-northwest winds look breezy on Friday afternoon, but winds should remain under 25 mph.
Occasional rain showers are expected at times through Thursday evening before tapering off overnight. Looks dry over the weekend, on Monday, and on Monday night. Rain returns on Tuesday morning then rain breaks up into rain showers during the afternoon. Southeast winds look gusty on Tuesday, mainly during the morning hours.
Coastal Weather
High pressure will decrease today as a strong system moves across the area waters Thursday into Friday, accompanied by stronger winds and building seas. Onshore flow will persist over the next several days. High pressure will build back into the coastal waters over the weekend.
For the Strait and Inland Coastal waters of Whatcom County today we will have north winds at around 5 knots, backing to northwest late this morning and afternoon. Wind waves around 2 feet or less. A slight chance of rain early this afternoon. Rain likely late. Moving into the evening, winds will be from the north at 5-10 knots, becoming northeast after midnight. Wind waves around 2 feet or less. Rain. Tomorrow winds will be from the east at 15-20 knots, veering to west in the afternoon. Wind waves around 2 feet or less. Rain. 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. 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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