After a mostly clear and cool week, clouds will move in with rain for Saturday night and Sunday. No flooding is expected at this time, but see our flood safety tips below.
Active Incidents
There are currently no active incidents in Whatcom County.
Advisories, Watches and Warnings
There are currently no advisories, watches or warnings in Whatcom County.
July 24 a drought emergency was declared by WA State Dept of Ecology for Whatcom County.
Whatcom County Inland Weather
Very marginal frost concerns Friday night for northern routes and likely routes along SR-542.
Dry weather will be continuing through the period with the main concern being potential for patchy frost concerns Friday night. As we head into the morning hours on Friday we will be seeing potential for patchy fog and frost concerns before sunrise. Conditions will be clearing mid morning with mostly clear skies and mild conditions through the day. As we head into the night on Friday we will be seeing a few clouds moving overhead this may keep temperatures a touch warmer through the night however frost concerns will still be possible in prone spots; especially to the north and east towards SR-542. Dry weather and increasing clouds coverage will be seen as we head into the day on Saturday with potential for rain showers developing in the evening hours.
Rain showers showers will likely develop around or just before midnight on Saturday and will then linger through the rest of the night into Sunday morning. Rain showers will be very spotty going into the day on Sunday with most hours likely remaining dry. Dry and a touch warmer conditions will be seen for the first half of the week however another weak system looks to arrive Tuesday afternoon. Again this system will be light and will likely be ending Tuesday evening before midnight. Dry weather will then be seen through the rest of the work week and into the weekend with potential for frost/freeze concerns to return again Thursday and Friday nights as light winds and clear skies; especially for the higher routes around SR-542.
Whatcom County Coastal Weather
For the Strait and Inland Coastal Waters off Whatcom County today will be winds coming from the north up to 10 knots. Wind waves 1 foot or less. Moving into the evening we will have light winds. Wind waves 1 foot or less. Tomorrow winds come from the east at 10-20 knots. Wind waves 1 foot or less. A slight chance of rain in the morning then rain in the afternoon. For a look at real-time coastal weather and tides you can link here to the Cherry Point NOAA Tide Station.
Air Quality
Visit the Whatcom County Health Department's Wildfire Smoke for up-to-date information and air quality.
Emergency Management Tips and Reminders
CERT Activities
New CERT classes will begin in 2024. See here for more information.
Flood Safety Tips
Floods are the most common and widespread of all weather-related natural disasters. Flooding is an overflowing of water onto land that is normally dry. Floods can happen during:
- heavy rains,
- when ocean waves come on shore,
- when snow melts quickly, or
- when dams or levees break.
Areas located in the Nooksack River floodplain are subject to regular flooding in Whatcom County. Visit Whatcom County River and Flood for more information.
The National Weather Service issues multiple flood notices ahead of possible flooding.
Flood Notice | Action to Take |
Flood Advisory Issued when a forecasted weather event may become a nuisance. | Check local news radio station KGMI AM 790 Monitor Whatcom Ready on Facebook or the website Be alert to weather conditions |
Flood Watch Issued when conditions are favorable/possible for flooding |
Continue the above actions, and be prepared to evacuate quickly if needed. |
Flood Warning Issued when flooding is imminent or is already occurring |
Continue the above actions and move to higher ground |
Evacuation Levels
Evacuation Level | Action to Take |
Level 1-Get Ready | Be aware of potential threat Monitor Whatcom Ready on Facebook or the website Prepare to move persons with special needs, pets and livestock |
Level 2-Get Set | Move persons with special needs, pets and livestock Be ready to evacuate at a moment’s notice |
Level 3-Go | Evacuate immediately. Emergency services may not be able to provide further assistance if you stay. |
Turn around, don’t drown! Don’t drive or walk into flooded areas.
The Emergency Management Daily Briefing is produced Monday - Friday unless an update is required for an incident or event over a weekend or during holidays.