Wednesday, September 9, 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
Overall dry and warm weather expected across the service area on Wednesday with no significant weather concerns at this time. As we reach the peak in out little ridge of high pressure temperatures expected to soar up into the high 70s for most spots, especially city centers. Sun will be seen most of the day as well, save a few passing high clouds at times. Cloud cover is expected to creep into the region as we head into the overnight hours on Thursday which will help keep temperatures a touch warmer into the overnight hours, however weather expected to remain dry. Thursday morning will continue to remain dry as well however in the afternoon a weak system pushing out of the north will bring the possibility of a few developing rain showers, though most showers will likely remain isolated into the mountains towards the east.
Dry weather expected to round out the rest of the work week with no major concerns and a bit cooler temperatures trending a bit cooler with more of an on shore flow. There will be dense overcast skies through Friday morning and may aid to some patchy rain/drizzle in spots but nothing extremely heavy. The next threat for unsettled weather expected to arrive into the morning hours on Saturday and will likely linger through the first half of the weekend before largely drying out into the second half. Drier weather and fairly seasonal temperatures will be seen going into the first half of the work week with potential for more active weather arriving into Wednesday of next week.
Coastal Weather
High pressure will build over the waters and strengthen through the middle of the week. High pressure then retreats west of area waters as the next frontal system moves over the area Thursday into Friday.
For the Strait and Inland Coastal waters of Whatcom County today we will have northwest winds at around 5 knots. Wind waves around 2 feet or less. Patchy fog early this morning. Moving into the evening, winds will be from the southwest at around 5 knots, rising to 5-10 knots after midnight. Wind waves around 2 feet or less. Tomorrow winds will be from the west at 5-10 knots. Wind waves around 2 feet or less. 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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