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Wednesday’s downpour breaks 68-year-old record of daily rainfall in Bellingham

This September has been slightly wetter than average

Sept. 26, 2024 10:41 a.m.

Heat advisory issued for Whatcom, Skagit counties

Highs could get up to the low 90s, according to the National Weather Service

Sept. 4, 2024 9:42 a.m.

National Weather Service issues heat advisory for Thursday and Friday

Conditions will also be hazy from wildfire smoke in the area

Aug. 7, 2024 1:46 p.m.

Updated NWS zones promise more accurate weather warnings for Western Washington

Revised system will inform alerts for heat, tsunami, wind, and winter storms and freezes

Aug. 5, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Trailview Apartments residents struggled with lack of air conditioning during recent heat wave

Community room is sole air-conditioned space

July 12, 2024 5:26 p.m.

NWS extends heat advisory for Bellingham, western Washington

Higher temperatures are expected through Tuesday night

Updated July 6, 2024 12:18 p.m.

Up to two inches of rain possible for portions of Whatcom County starting this weekend

The reason: A rare late-season atmospheric river. Portions of Skagit are also impacted.

May 31, 2024 12:45 p.m.

Ski to Sea race day forecast: Cold, cloudy, chance of rain

Rain likely to follow racers to the finish line, Fairhaven Festival

May 23, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Unusual solar storm produces widespread Northern Lights show

'That’s really the gift from space weather — the aurora'

May 11, 2024 8:31 a.m.

Strong solar storm hits Earth, could disrupt communications and produce northern lights in US

Storm is the first in nearly 20 years

May 10, 2024 1:50 p.m.

Bellingham set to enjoy mid-70 degree weather for Mother’s Day weekend

Temperatures will spike Saturday with a high of 75 possible

May 7, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Expected rains heighten landslide risk in Whatcom, Skagit

Another atmospheric river over area on Wednesday

Jan. 30, 2024 1:31 p.m.