Tuesday, September 22, 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 Wednesday. Drizzle/mist is expected at times on Tuesday during the morning and early afternoon hours before conditions dry out. Looks dry Tuesday evening then a few light rain showers will be possible during the overnight hours. A few rain showers remain possible during the morning and midday hours on Wednesday.
Dry on Wednesday night and most of Thursday then light rain returns late in the day. Steady light rain is expected through Thursday night before breaking up on Friday morning. Occasional rain showers linger through Friday night and Saturday before tapering off during the evening. Dry conditions are expected overnight Saturday night and Sunday.
Coastal Weather
A weak system will pass through the waters this morning with another weak system on Wednesday. A more organized system is expected Thursday into Friday. This will allow for onshore flow to persist throughout the week.
For the Strait and Inland Coastal waters of Whatcom County today we will have southwest winds at around 5 knots, backing to south late. Wind waves around 2 feet or less. Moving into the evening, winds will be from the southwest at 5-10 knots, becoming south after midnight. Wind waves around 2 feet or less. Tomorrow winds will be from the south at around 5 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 throughout the county today. 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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