Whatcom County Emergency Management issued a county-wide Stage 2 burn ban effective immediately, prohibiting all outdoor burning until further notice.
A small craft advisory is in effect for Bellingham waters this morning, with showers expected throughout the day. The advisory includes a chance of sun later, but residents are advised to exercise caution on waterways.
The burn ban impacts all outdoor fire use, including campfires and recreational burning, and applies to the entire county. The small craft advisory affects boaters and swimmers in Bellingham Bay and surrounding waters.