Red Flag Warning issued May 16 at 1:49PM EDT until May 16 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED TODAY...
.Warm, dry, and breezy weather this afternoon and evening will
lead to critical fire weather conditions across western and
central Upper Michigan. High temperatures in the 70s to lower
80s coupled with northwest winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30
mph and RHs in the 15-25% range will be conducive to rapid fire
growth and spread this afternoon into this evening. Follow all
burn bans in place as weather conditions are ideal for rapid fire
spread!
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 002 Ontonagon, Fire Weather
Zone 004 Baraga, Fire Weather Zone 005 Marquette, Fire Weather
Zone 006 Alger, Fire Weather Zone 009 Gogebic, Fire Weather
Zone 010 Iron, Fire Weather Zone 011 Dickinson, Fire Weather
Zone 012 Menominee, Fire Weather Zone 013 Delta, Fire Weather
Zone 014 Southern Schoolcraft, Fire Weather Zone 084 Southern
Houghton and Fire Weather Zone 085 Northern Schoolcraft.
* TIMING...Until 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ this evening.
* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures and
exceptionally dry fuels will create dangerous wildland fire
conditions. Campfires, outdoor grills, smoking materials,
fireworks, chain saws, and all-terrain vehicles all have the
potential to throw a spark and ignite a dangerous and destructive
fire.
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this Red Flag Warning.
Varoitus voimassa la klo 20:49 - su klo 4:00
