Bellingham Burn Ban, Wind Advisory in Effect

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  Whatcom County Emergency Management has activated a county-wide stage 2 burn banNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The burn ban is effective immediatelyNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The burn ban prohibits all outdoor burning“Whatcom County Outdoor Burning: As of 0800 July 17, a Stage 2 burn ban will to into place until further notice. All open burning is prohibited.”
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  Gale warnings for coastal waters are in effect“There is a gale warning for the Northern Inland Waters of Whatcom County from 2 am through 11 pm 9/2/26 followed by a small craft advisory from 11 pm 9/2/26 through 11 am 9/3/26. See here for more information.”
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  Wind advisories for western Whatcom County are in effect“There is a wind advisory for the lowlands of western Whatcom County through 8 pm 9/2/26. See here for more information.”
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  The gale warnings and wind advisories are in effect through Wednesday, Sept. 2No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Rain is forecast for later todayNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Residents should avoid outdoor burning“Whatcom County Outdoor Burning: As of 0800 July 17, a Stage 2 burn ban will to into place until further notice. All open burning is prohibited.”
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  Residents should prepare for potentially strong winds and rain conditions“The main concern through Thursday will be for gusty winds on Wednesday although there will be the chance for thunderstorms at times. South-southeast winds look pretty gusty throughout the day Wednesday with winds up to 35-40 mph expected. A few rain showers are likely on Wednesday morning then steadier rain goes through during the afternoon and early evening hours. Thunderstorms will be possible with the showers/rain on Wednesday and any thunderstorms could produce lightning strikes and small hail. Rain ends early Wednesday evening then should be dry for a period before rain showers return late in the night. Occasional rain showers linger through Thursday with thunderstorms possible again on Thursday.”