Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Flood Watch in effect from March 18, 01:00 PM PDT until March 20, 05:00 PM PDT

Current conditions at

Bellingham, Bellingham International Airport (KBLI)

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

Rain

54°F

12°C

Humidity	86%
Wind Speed	S 9 MPH
Barometer	29.93 in (1013.55 mb)
Dewpoint	50°F (10°C)
Visibility	8.00 mi
Last update	17 Mar 11:53 PM PDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Bellingham WA

Flood Watch March 18, 01:00pm until March 20, 05:00pm

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Flood Watch

Overnight
Low: 50 °F
Rain
Wednesday
High: 56 °F
Rain Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 50 °F
Rain
Thursday
High: 56 °F
Rain
Thursday Night
Low: 51 °F
Rain
Friday
High: 57 °F
Rain
Friday Night
Low: 41 °F
Rain Likely
Saturday
High: 50 °F
Chance Rain
Saturday Night
Low: 37 °F
Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Rain. Low around 50. South southeast wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Wednesday

Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 56. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Rain. Low around 50. South southeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday

Rain. High near 56. South southeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Thursday Night

Rain. Low around 51. South southeast wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Friday

Rain. High near 57. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday Night

Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday

A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.

Saturday Night

A chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.

Sunday

A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.

Sunday Night

A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.