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Neither fire poses a danger to nearby communities or structures.
The lowlands of western Whatcom and Skagit counties remain under a heat advisory through 8:00 p.m. tonight.
The watch is issued when there’s the possibility of “critical” fire conditions like warm temperatures, low humidity and strong gusty winds.
Residents are reminded to practice heat safety by staying hydrated, not to grill near dry vegetation and to never leave people or pets in a locked vehicle.
The NWS is reporting a moderate “HeatRisk” in Bellingham for Tuesday and Wednesday next week.
A minor heat risk warning has been issued for our region from Thursday through Sunday.
The study’s authors note that the fires produce negative impacts to human health and forest diversity.
Bellingham is projected to see temperatures as high as 82 degrees, marking the warmest day of the year so far.
Residents should prepare for the possibility of hail up to 1″ in diameter, wind gusts of up to 50 mph and heavy rain.
Forecasters say the main threats could come from hail that’s at least 1″ in diameter and wind gusts of at least 58 mph.