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Severe Thunderstorms and Critical Fire Weather Wednesday

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the northern High Plains Wednesday afternoon and evening. Severe wind gusts are the primary hazard. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will contribute to critical fire weather conditions across parts of the northern Great Plains and Great Basin Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bellingham, Bellingham International Airport (KBLI)

Lat: 48.79911°NLon: 122.54064°WElev: 148.0ft.

Clear

61°F

16°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed S 9 MPH
Barometer 29.8 in (1009.14 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 May 12:20 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Bellingham WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain likely, mainly after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 51 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. South wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. South southwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of rain before noon, then a chance of rain after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly before 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 58. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 58 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then rain after 8pm. Low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain likely, mainly after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. South wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. South southwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain before noon, then a chance of rain after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain, mainly before 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 58. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then rain after 8pm. Low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday
Rain likely before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Monday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Bellingham WA
 48.76°N 122.48°W (Elev. 30 ft)
Last Update:
11:26 pm PDT May 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am PDT May 13, 2026-6pm PDT May 19, 2026
 
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