Monday, September 28, 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 is a gale warning for the Northern Inland Waters of Whatcom County from 11 pm 9/28/26 through 5 pm 9/29/26. See here for more information.
There is a wind advisory for the lowlands of western Whatcom County from 2 am through 2 pm 9/29/26. See here for more information.
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 the west areas of Whatcom County is in moderate drought The east parts are in extreme drought. See here for more information.
Whatcom County Inland Weather
Dry weather is expected through the daytime hours on Monday, with winds remaining relatively modest alongside temperatures topping out in the mid to upper 60s. We will then be greeted by our next disturbance Monday night, with showers developing during the late evening/early overnight hours and continuing off and on through the night. Could then expect rain to become steadier at times in the morning and into the afternoon hours before tapering off between 1-3 pm (5-6 pm out east), with the foothill routes picking up the highest rainfall totals. Will also be anticipating blustery southerly winds to develop Monday evening, with gusts up to 30-35 mph expected through the overnight hours and into Tuesday morning before winds begin to decrease in the late morning hours. A peak gust of 40 mph may be possible as well, particularly for routes closer to Bellingham Bay.
A stray light shower or two could be lingering Tuesday evening before fully dry conditions are expected overnight. Current model guidance then has the region as dry through the remainder of the work week and through the weekend, although this could be subject to change. Expect temperatures to trend a bit warmer compared to Tuesday, with highs around the low-mid 60s each day. Not seeing any wind concerns to address through the extended outlook, either.
Coastal Weather
Winds increasing as a strong frontal system approaches the area waters today. As the front moves through tonight into Tuesday, expect wind speeds to meet headline criteria over all waters. Weak high pressure and offshore flow will follow on Wednesday through the end of the week.
For the Strait and Inland Coastal waters of Whatcom County today we will have south winds at 5-10 knots. Wind waves around 2 feet or less. Moving into the evening, winds will be from the southeast at 20-30 knots. Gusts up to 35 knots after midnight. Wind waves 3-4 feet. A chance of rain in the evening, then rain after midnight. Tomorrow winds will be from the southeast at 20-30 knots with gusts up to 35 knots, becoming south at 15-20 knots in the afternoon. Wind waves 3-4 feet. 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
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