Tuesday, September 29, 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
Updated 11:25 9/29/26: There is a small craft advisory for the Northern Inland Waters of Whatcom County 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
The main concerns through Wednesday will be for some potential flooding and gusty winds on Tuesday morning. Steady rain is expected through midday Tuesday with rain looking moderate at times. Rainfall rates up to 0.1-0.2"/hr are expected with up to 0.5-1" of additional rainfall expected. Moderate rainfall could cause ponding of water on roads and localized flooding before rain tapers off during the afternoon. South-southeast winds remain pretty gusty into early Tuesday morning with winds up to 35-40 mph expected in spots. Looks dry late day Tuesday, Tuesday night, and Wednesday.
At this time, conditions are looking dry the remainder of the week, over the weekend, and through the beginning of next week. Temperatures trend warmer on Friday and over the weekend then cool off a bit early next week.
Coastal Weather
A passing frontal system will keep wind speeds elevated for interior waters and higher seas in the coastal waters today before both ease this afternoon. 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 20-30knots with gusts to 35 knots, easing to southwest at 10-15 knots in the afternoon. Wind waves around 3 feet, easing to 2 feet or less this afternoon. Rain, mainly6 this morning. Moving into the evening, winds will be from the west at 5-10 knots. Wind waves around 2 feet or less. Patchy fog after midnight. Tomorrow winds will be from the northwest at around 5 knots. Wind waves around 1 foot 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. 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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