Whatcom County, WA — Threat Level Today
As of Aug 29, 02:13 PM ET, Whatcom County, Washington is at NORMAL (19/100 on the GridWatch threat index). The primary driver is HENRY fire 36 mi away.
Updated Aug 29, 02:13 PM ET · 14 federal data sources
19 /100
NORMAL
No significant threats detected.
- ▸ HENRY fire 36 mi away
- ▸ Thunderstorms expected Today
Current Signals
| Signal | Status |
|---|---|
| WEATHER ALERTS | No active NWS alerts |
| ACTIVE WILDFIRES | HENRY 36 mi · Scramble 46.7 mi |
| RIVER FLOODING | All nearby gauges normal |
| AIR QUALITY | AQI 14 (Good) |
| EARTHQUAKES (30D) | M3.5 strongest in region |
| POWER GRID | Northwest at 70.4% of 7-day peak · 0% of Washington customers out |
| FEMA DECLARATIONS (90D) | None in Washington |
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