Monday, September 21, 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 Tuesday. Dry weather continues through Monday night then a few light rain showers are possible during the midday and afternoon hours on Tuesday. Rain showers on Tuesday may remain off to the east of the area over the mountains, though. Winds remain light through Tuesday.
Rain showers look more likely at times overnight Tuesday night and Wednesday. Dry weather returns for Wednesday night then light rain returns on Thursday afternoon and continues off and on through Thursday night, Friday, and Friday night before tapering off on Saturday. Looks dry Saturday night then rain returns on Sunday during the late morning and afternoon hours.
Coastal Weather
High pressure will ease today. a weak front passes north of the waters Monday night into Tuesday, 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 south winds at around 5 knots. Wind waves around 2 feet or less. Patchy dense fog early this morning. Moving into the evening, winds will be from the southwest at 5-10 knots, easing to around 5 knots after midnight. Wind waves around 2 feet or less. Tomorrow winds will be from the southwest at around 5 knots, backing 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 in most areas, but some, mostly in the north are edging up into moderate. 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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