Friday, October 2, 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 Low with the Cascades at Low . All burn restrictions on DNR lands have been lifted. See here for more information.
Whatcom County Outdoor Burning: As of 8 am October 1, the outdoor burning restrictions have been lifted.
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
Mainly dry weather is expected through Saturday with no concerns to note. Winds look to remain fairly modest through the period, with stronger breezes topping out around 10-15 mph. Also expecting some light showers/drizzly activity at times Friday morning, although it may not even be enough to dampen surfaces.
Dry weather looks to continue for the foreseeable future as high pressure dominates, with model guidance hinting at the potential for unsettled conditions to return at the end of the work week, although confidence for this remains low at this time. Wind concerns will continue to be negligible with temperatures beginning to dip slightly on Tuesday of the upcoming week.
Coastal Weather
High pressure will remain over the coastal waters, with a thermal low pressure building north along the coast this weekend. Onshore flow returns early next week.
For the Strait and Inland Coastal waters of Whatcom County today we will have south winds at around 5 knots this afternoon. 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. 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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