Thursday, September 17, 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 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
Dry and stable weather will continue through Friday, with no concerns to note. Temperatures may trend a couple of degrees cooler day to day, but still around the near/low 70s Friday afternoon. Winds will also remain tame, with stronger breezes topping out around 10-15 mph.
Dry weather will continue through the weekend and into next week, with perhaps a few light showers returning on Tuesday before drying out again thereafter. Temperatures will remain pretty consistent through Monday, with a slight cool down then expected to take place on Tuesday. Not seeing any wind concerns within the extended outlook either as this stable pattern persists.
Coastal Weather
Thermally induced low pressure will expand northward along the coast will shift inland tonight with flow turning onshore. Light onshore flow will then persist Friday into early next week as a series of systems pass well north of the area.
For the Strait and Inland Coastal waters of Whatcom County today we will have northwest winds at 5-10 knots. Wind waves around 2 feet or less. Moving into the evening, winds will be from the southwest at 5-10 knots, backing to southeast after midnight. Wind waves around 2 feet or less. Tomorrow winds will be from the southeast at 5-10 knots, veering to south in the afternoon. 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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