Friday, September 11, 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 abnormally dry, with far east parts in moderate drought. See here for more information.
Whatcom County Inland Weather
Mainly dry weather is expected over the next couple of days outside of a slight chance for some drizzle before midday Friday morning. Temperatures will rise into the upper 60s on Friday afternoon alongside fairly light winds. Light winds will continue Friday night before some breezy northwest winds develop Saturday afternoon with gusts up to 20-25 mph possible along the water.
A few showers are possible Saturday night though most activity should remain to the south of the area. The potential for showers will stick around into the day Sunday as well but looking like completely dry conditions will then settle back in on Sunday night. The remainder of next week appears to then remain dry with temperatures trending a degree or two warmer each afternoon.
Coastal Weather
High pressure over the waters will weaken today. A weak system will move through the waters into Oregon tonight and Saturday. High pressure will rebuild over the coastal waters Sunday and remain through Tuesday.
For the Strait and Inland Coastal waters of Whatcom County today we will have southesast winds at 5-10 knots, becoming south early this afternoon, veering to west late. Wind waves around 2 feet or less. Moving into the evening, winds will be from the northwest at around 5 knots. Wind waves around 2 feet or less. Tomorrow winds will be from the northwest 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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